By george c. Maxwell*
1. What is an eb-1 executive or manager permanent resident petition?
an eb-1 executive or manager petition can be a useful option for foreign executives or managers seeking permanent residence status in the u.
S. The eb-1 executive or manager petitions are for executive or managerial employees who will work in the u. S. For an employer that is legally affiliated with a company the employee has worked for outside of the united states. 2. When would an employer use an eb-1 executive or manager petition?
the eb-1 executive or manager permanent resident category is appropriate for many situations where an employer wants to transfer an offshore executive or manager to a u.
Is PERM Labor Certification required?
See related blog: the visa bulletin explained is a labor certification (perm process) required for the eb-1 filing? the eb-1 preference category does not require a labor certification or test of the labor market like an eb-2 or eb-3 filing does. This is the appeal of the eb-1 preference category for many applicants and employers. The biggest question: what qualifies as a “managerial” or “executive” position?
step b: the individual’s i-485 “green card” application
who has legal standing to file an i-485 with the government? only the individual. Who pays for what? the individual is responsible for paying all attorney fees, government filing fees, and miscellaneous costs associated with i-485 processing. Their department may choose to reimburse them either fully or up to an agreed-upon figure. The department and individual are jointly responsible for having this discussion early on. See information below.
How long does it take?: 6-18 months, on average. Because of the complexity of the process, each case begins with an in-person consultation including the foreign national, the fsvs director, the authorized department liaison, and any other parties that may be appropriate for that case.