EB-1B / EB-1C Green Card for Researchers, Managers & Executives
EB-1B and EB-1C green card — Our EB-1B and EB-1C green card practice represents outstanding professors and researchers (EB-1B) and multinational managers and executives (EB-1C) in employer-sponsored, first-preference petitions that skip the labor certification process.
EB-1B and EB-1C Green Card — Free Eligibility Review
Sharif Silmi works with you and your employer to document the qualifying relationship, role, and recognition these categories require.
Silmi Law serves clients nationwide across all 50 states and at U.S. consulates worldwide, from our office at 5707 Calverton Street, Suite 2A, Catonsville, MD 21228. Representation is offered in English, Arabic, and Spanish.
EB-1B and EB-1C Requirements We Help You Meet
- EB-1B Outstanding Recognition — International recognition in your academic field, with at least two qualifying criteria.
- EB-1B Experience & Offer — At least three years of research or teaching and a permanent or tenure-track offer.
- EB-1C Qualifying Relationship — A parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch link between the foreign and U.S. employers.
- EB-1C Managerial or Executive Role — Employment abroad in a managerial or executive capacity, continuing in the U.S.
- One-Year Abroad — At least one year of qualifying employment abroad in the prior three years.
- Documentation & Letters — Organizational charts, evidence of recognition, and detailed support letters.
How Our EB-1B and EB-1C Green Card Process Works
- Free Eligibility Review — We assess your background, profession, and goals to confirm the strongest visa or green card category for your profile — at no cost.
- Strategy & Evidence Mapping — We build a custom evidence plan, identify gaps, and map your achievements to the governing USCIS criteria before drafting begins.
- Petition Preparation & Filing — We draft the petition, recommendation letters, and legal brief, assemble exhibits, and file with USCIS.
- Decision, RFE & Next Steps — We respond to any Request for Evidence and, on approval, guide you through consular processing or adjustment of status.
Why Choose Silmi Law for an EB-1B and EB-1C Green Card
- Founder-Led Representation — Sharif Silmi personally handles your case — never handed to a junior associate.
- Self-Petition & Strategy Expertise — Proven results in EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1, and complex petitions.
- Multilingual Services — Served in English, Arabic, and Spanish.
- Evidence-Driven Petitions — Every claim mapped to USCIS criteria with strong documentation.
- Transparent Flat Fees — Clear scope and pricing — no surprise hourly billing.
- RFE-Ready & Responsive — We anticipate and address officer concerns before they arise.
For official program details, see the USCIS EB-1 first-preference page.
Related services: L-1A / L-1B intracompany transferee visa, EB-2 NIW green card for researchers, EB-1A green card for AI researchers. You can also review our immigration representation overview or meet the immigration legal team.
Frequently Asked Questions — EB-1B and EB-1C Green Card
What is the difference between EB-1B and EB-1C?
EB-1B is for outstanding professors and researchers; EB-1C is for multinational managers and executives.
Do EB-1B and EB-1C require a job offer?
Yes — both are employer-sponsored.
Is EB-1A better than EB-1B if I have an employer?
EB-1A avoids employer sponsorship; EB-1B can be simpler to document when a sponsor and recognition exist.
Does EB-1C require labor certification?
No, EB-1C skips the labor certification process.
How long must I have worked abroad for EB-1C?
At least one continuous year of qualifying employment abroad in the prior three years.
Can a small or startup U.S. office sponsor an EB-1C?
It can, though new or small offices face closer scrutiny of the managerial role.
How long do EB-1B and EB-1C take?
Timelines vary by service center and whether premium processing is used.
Start Your Free Case Evaluation Today
Ready to move forward with your EB-1B and EB-1C green card? Request a free case evaluation, book a strategy session, or call (443) 329-2929.
