Last updated 11 November 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Visa for multinational executives and managers E13 USA
EB1 visa, Priority workers visa, Visa for top executives and managers of international companies
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Visa for multinational executives and managers — what you need to know
Multinational executives or managers can transfer to a U.S. branch of their company on an E13 visa, bringing their expertise and leadership to enhance business operations. This visa provides permanent residency, access to work, education, and healthcare, and a pathway to citizenship, supporting their professional and personal growth in the U.S.
An executive or managerial position in the U.S. is required
The applicant must have worked outside the U.S. for at least 1 year within the last 3 years in an executive or managerial position
The U.S. company must have a qualifying relationship with the foreign company (parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate) and must have been doing business for at least 1 year.
The I-140 petition is filed by the U.S. employer
Process: the U.S. employer files Form I-140 with USCIS → I-140 approval → application for an immigrant visa (consular processing) OR Adjustment of Status (if the candidate is already in the U.S.) → receipt of the Green Card
The employer is not required to obtain PERM labor certification
It is possible to relocate with a spouse and unmarried children under 21; the spouse receives the right to work after obtaining permanent resident status
After receiving the Green Card, the standard path to naturalization opens after 5 years
According to USCIS, the approval rate in fiscal year 2025 was 97.1%
Many executives first come on an L-1A work visa and then switch to EB-1C to obtain a Green Card
Eligible individuals:
- Executive
- Manager of multinational company
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 1 year to 1 year 6 months. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Immigrant visa
Category
Work immigrant visas