For EB-1C, I worked one year at the overseas branch and now the group’s headquarters are in another country. Does that affect my eligibility?

In the EB-1C category, the key question is not where the group’s headquarters are today, but whether a qualifying ownership or control relationship existed between the foreign company where you worked and the U.S. petitioning entity during the period you were employed there.

If that corporate link was properly established while you were performing your role abroad, a subsequent reorganization, such as the headquarters moving to another country, does not automatically invalidate the qualifying experience you accumulated. What matters is the structure that existed at that time, supported by clear documentation.

• Gather documents showing the corporate relationship between the entities during the relevant period.
• Demonstrate common ownership or control through corporate evidence, not mere assertions.
• Make the chain of connection between the company where you worked and the U.S. petitioner clear.

Because the qualification rules are detailed and each case is assessed individually, it is worth reviewing the current requirements at the official source (USCIS) and discussing your corporate structure with a specialist before filing.

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