Foreign company was sold, but the buyer kept my management position. EB-1C?

The EB-1C visa is intended for executives and managers who have held high-level management or executive positions in multinational companies and now intend to assume a similar position in the United States. In situations like the one you described, where the foreign company was sold but the new owner chose to maintain your management, the case evaluation may present important particularities.

First, it is necessary to confirm whether, despite the change in the corporate structure, the connection with the foreign company still meets the eligibility requirements. The EB-1C requires that the applicant has actually worked in a managerial or executive role for at least one year within the last three (or five, depending on the circumstances) years before applying for the visa.

If the role you perform remains at the same level of responsibility and the relationship with the foreign organization remains intact, there is a chance that the criteria are met. However, significant changes, such as the sale of the company, can bring additional challenges.

It will be crucial to demonstrate that, despite the ownership transition, the organization still maintains a multinational structure that justifies the transfer to the U.S. market. This involves not only maintaining the managerial position but also proving that the company is operating robustly both abroad and in the American market (if it already has a U.S. operation or plans to establish one).

Every documentary detail – such as organizational charts, job descriptions, and evidence of the corporate structure – can be decisive in analyzing the process.

It is essential to emphasize the importance of complying with all U.S. immigration laws, seeking advice from reliable and specialized sources in this area. Given corporate changes, the complexity of the situation increases, and therefore, having the support of experienced professionals can help avoid mistakes and common pitfalls that arise, especially amid miraculous promises of quick and guaranteed immigration process solutions.

Each case has its particularities and, therefore, a thorough analysis of documents and business structure is indispensable to ensure that all legal requirements are met. Always remember to proceed cautiously and seek information through trusted channels about the current rules for the EB-1C visa.

Victoria Harper

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