EB-1C: I supervised a branch in Argentina, but I was not officially a manager. There was informal delegation. What now?

In the EB-1C, the deciding factor is not the title on paper, but your ability to demonstrate that you actually exercised an executive or managerial function with real authority. Informally delegated responsibilities can work in your favor, as long as they are well documented.

The EB-1C is designed for executives and managers who worked for a company abroad and are seeking a transfer to a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in the United States. The visa requires proof of leadership with significant responsibilities over a qualifying period of recent work abroad, evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the competent authority.

When the position was not formally reflected in the org chart, the key is to gather evidence that demonstrates the nature and scope of your responsibilities:

• Company letters detailing the functions and decision-making authority you held.
• Org charts and job descriptions that place your role in context.
• Internal communications that establish the authority and autonomy you exercised.

Exercising management informally is common, but formal documentary evidence is what persuades the immigration authority. Since every case is unique, it is worth verifying the current requirements and organizing your documentation with a specialist before moving forward, without attempting to misrepresent any information.

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