Does EB-1C require a managerial role abroad and a managerial role in the U.S.?

Yes, that continuity of leadership is the essence of EB-1C, the category designed for managers and executives of multinational companies. The logic of the visa is to transfer someone who already holds a managerial or executive role at a foreign entity to an equivalent position at a related entity in the United States.

That is why both sides of the relationship matter:

• Abroad: the candidate must have served, during a recent qualifying period, in a managerial or executive capacity at the company.
• In the U.S.: the job offer must be for a position that is also managerial or executive, maintaining the line of leadership.

The intent is to ensure that the professional continues to play a strategic role, contributing to the operation and growth of the company on U.S. soil. Purely technical or operational roles, without management responsibility, generally do not qualify. Because the required length of experience and the definition of a managerial position are assessed case by case, confirm the current requirements at the official source (USCIS) and evaluate your profile with a specialist.

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