Can I apply for EB-1C if the foreign company hired me as a manager just 6 months ago?

The EB-1C is the pathway for managers and executives transferred by multinational companies to operations in the United States. One of the pillars of this category is having prior management experience abroad for a qualifying period before the transfer, within a recent window.

If your role as a manager is very recent — only a few months — that time likely does not yet meet the minimum required by the category. Because the requirement involves both the length and the nature of the position held, subtle details about the role and the period matter, so it is worth confirming the exact threshold before moving forward.

• The type of role (managerial or executive) you held.
• The length of that experience abroad before the transfer.
• The qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. entity.

Every case is unique and small differences can change eligibility. Before filing, verify the exact period required with USCIS and assess your experience timeline with a specialist.

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