EB 1-3 International Executives and Managers
Overview:
Eligibility:
The EB -1-3 immigrant status is reserved for international executives and managers who have worked for at least one year as an executive or manager for an international company during the last three years. The work must have been performed outside of the United States and is counted in the aggregate. Additionally, the qualifying position must have been performed for a company that is related to the company that will employ the executive or manager in the United States.
Eligible immigrants do not need to complete a a labor certification. However, the United States business must have been in existence for at least one year before filling the petition.
Qualifications:
An immigrant seeking to gain permanent residency as an EB 1-3 recipient must demonstrate that the position sought will be in an executive or managerial capacity.
To be considered a position with executive capacity, the position holder must:
- Manage an organization or major component,
- Have authority to make, police and establish goals,
- Have discretionary decision-making authority, and
- Be subject to only general supervision from higher executive, the board of directors, or stockholders.
To be considered a position with managerial capacity, the position holder must:
- Manage an organization or department,
- Supervise and control other managers or professional level personnel,
- Have authority to make personnel decisions, and
- Have discretion to make decisions about operations.
After Obtaining Permanent Residency:
More Information:
If you think you may be eligible for EB 1-3 immigration status as an international executive or manager, please contact Gafner Law Firm. Additionally, information may be available at the USCIS website.