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

The EB-1C visa is intended for executives or managers who have held high-level management positions outside the United States and are now seeking to transfer to a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in the U.S. This visa requires proof of a leadership role with significant responsibilities, either at an executive or managerial level, for at least one year within the last three years.

In your case, you mention that you supervised a branch in Argentina but did not have an official ‘manager’ designation, although there was informal delegation of functions. For the EB-1C, documentation is crucial. It is generally expected that the evidence clearly reflects that the applicant held a managerial or executive role with authority to make strategic decisions and manage teams or departments.

If the position was not formally recognized in the company organizational chart or internal documentation, there may be doubts regarding the proof of the visa’s requirements. The analysis of cases like this usually takes into account a variety of evidence, such as company letters detailing the duties performed, job descriptions, organizational charts, and internal communications that demonstrate the authority and autonomy of the position held.

Although the practice of performing managerial duties informally is common in some organizations, formal documentary evidence is essential to convince immigration authorities about the nature and level of your responsibilities. In situations where the experience was not formalized, it is advisable to seek guidance from specialists who can help structure the documentation and demonstrate clearly and consistently that the duties performed meet the EB-1C requirements.

It is worth remembering that strictly following U.S. immigration laws and avoiding promises of guaranteed results is fundamental, as any attempt to bypass or falsify information can lead to future complications. Each case is unique and requires a detailed analysis of the professional trajectory and available documents. Therefore, it is important to proceed with caution, gather as much evidence as possible, and seek qualified guidance before taking any further steps in the process.

Victoria Harper

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