Stage 1
The employer files a Petition for Alien Worker, Form I-140, and the offer of employment with USCIS.
Also, the alien beneficiary may file the I-485 concurrently with the EB-1(c) I-140 if the beneficiary is in the US.
Stage 2
Upon approval of I-140, the alien beneficiary files for adjustment of status if the individual is in the U.S. If the beneficiary is outside the United States, he or she will go through Consular Processing to get his / her immigrant visa.
Stage 3
If the I-485 is approved, the beneficiary is granted permanent resident status and will be sent a permanent resident card in the mail. If the beneficiary went through the immigrant visa process overseas, the beneficiary enters the United States and receives an endorsed immigrant visa attached to his/her passport at the port of entry to serve as evidence of status until they receive their permanent resident card in the mail.
For more information on EB-1C Green Card, please refer to the following links:
For more information on EB-1 Green Card, please refer to the EB-1 Green Card information page.