Can the EB-1C be withdrawn if I change positions before the final green card?

It can be put at risk, depending on the change. The EB-1C is the path for managers and executives transferred within multinational companies, and the entire petition rests on the managerial or executive nature of your role. If that nature is lost, the foundation of the petition weakens.

Changing positions does not automatically invalidate the process. What matters is whether the new role maintains the management or leadership responsibilities that supported the petition. A promotion or an adjustment that preserves that profile tends to be compatible; a move to a technical or operational role, without a team or decision-making authority, can raise questions about eligibility.

A few points to keep in mind:

• Consistency between the petitioned role and the actual role carries significant weight in the review.
• Changes in employer or in the company’s structure can also affect the case.
• Many people prefer to keep their position stable while the green card is pending, to avoid scrutiny.

Since each situation has its own nuances and the consequences can be serious, the best approach is to evaluate any role change with an immigration professional before making it, and to confirm current guidance from USCIS.

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