Holding both managerial and technical positions abroad. EB-1C?

The EB-1C visa is designed for executives and managers who wish to live in the United States, proving solid experience in leadership roles within multinational companies. To qualify, you must demonstrate that abroad you worked in an executive or managerial capacity in a company affiliated with the US company that will sponsor the visa.

When it comes to holding multiple roles – such as simultaneously performing managerial positions and technical functions – it is essential to understand that the EB-1C focuses on leadership experience. In other words, even if you have acted technically, what matters for the visa is the managerial part, which emphasizes supervising and directing teams or managing business units.

A successful application involves demonstrating that, during the period of work abroad, the managerial role was predominant, and that your responsibilities included strategic decision-making, team leadership, and resource management, regardless of occasionally performing technical functions.

It is important to gather documentation that effectively proves your leadership role, such as organizational charts, detailed job descriptions, position statements, and company letters, among others. Presenting these documents can help clarify how your managerial roles stood out and how the experience gained was directed towards leadership, even if technical activities coexisted.

Keep in mind that each case has particularities, so it is wise to strictly follow the US immigration laws, seek updated information, and consider consulting specialized professionals, always taking care to avoid offers promising miraculous or guaranteed results. This way, you protect yourself from possible scams and avoid future complications in the process.

The ideal strategy is to consolidate a clear and convincing narrative demonstrating your management experience, regardless of the technical functions performed. This makes it easier to show immigration officials that you meet the profile required for the EB-1C.

Victoria Harper

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Leading journalism and editorial content at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps make immigration topics clear, trustworthy, and easy to understand. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.