It's a hard requirement - you need to be an employee - not a contractor - for at least one year in a managerial or executive capacity. But if you are and will

It's a hard requirement - you need to be an employee - not a contractor - for at least one year in a managerial or executive capacity. But if you are and will be in the U.S. as well, then it's a pretty straightforward process, though a slow one now, 18 months or so if you're applying while abroad.