Does EB-1C require me to manage managers or just staff?

No. The EB-1C category does not have a rule requiring you to manage other managers specifically. What the category evaluates is whether you exercised managerial or executive responsibility over a significant portion of the organization.

That can mean directing a department or business unit, supervising a team of employees, or in some cases coordinating other managers. The key point is not who sits below you on the org chart, but rather the level of authority, the decision-making involved, and the strategic impact of your role.

• Directly managing people can count, but it is not the only path.
• Directing a core function or area of the company can also establish an executive-level role.
• What matters is real authority over resources, goals, and the direction of the business.

Each case is evaluated individually by U.S. immigration authorities based on the documentation that demonstrates your level of responsibility. It is worth verifying updated requirements and assessing your profile with a specialist before filing.

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