MYTH: E-2 visa holders can’t apply for a Green Card under EB-1C.
TRUTH: They absolutely can.
Many believe the EB-1C is only for L-1A visa holders. Not so. The type of visa you hold doesn’t determine eligibility—the role you play does.
To qualify for EB-1C, you must:
✔ Have worked for a qualifying foreign entity in an executive or managerial role for 1 of the last 3 years (or 3 of 5 if in the U.S.)
✔ Be coming to the U.S. to fill a similar role in a qualifying U.S. entity
✔ Ensure the U.S. business has been actively operating for at least 1 year
So yes—E-2 visa holders can qualify, as long as the business and role meet the criteria.
Don’t limit your Green Card options based on a myth.
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