For the EB-1C, how many direct reports do I need to have?

There is no fixed number. The EB-1C, designed for executives and managers transferred to a subsidiary, parent, or affiliate in the United States, focuses on the nature of your role, not on a minimum number of direct reports.

What truly matters is demonstrating that you exercised genuine executive or managerial authority: setting policies, making strategic decisions, and directing operations that are significant to the organization. That leadership can involve both direct and indirect reports.

In practice, managing a small team can be enough if your role carried strategic weight and broad impact. The focus is on the quality and level of responsibility, not the size of the team.

• An organizational chart showing your position in the hierarchy is often helpful.
• Documents that establish your authority over decisions and personnel strengthen the case.

Since each case is evaluated individually by USCIS, it is worth verifying current requirements through the official source and organizing your documentation with a specialist before filing.

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