How to prove the relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. company for EB-1C?

In the EB-1C, proving the qualifying relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. company is one of the central elements of the petition. The goal is to show, through documentation, that both entities are part of the same corporate group, or that one controls the other (through share ownership or operational control).

The proof is built on a consistent set of corporate and financial documents. Among the most useful:

• Articles of incorporation, bylaws, and shareholder agreements showing common ownership or control.
• Government filings, balance sheets, annual reports, and other accounting records.
• Meeting minutes and resolutions linking U.S. management to the group’s global strategy.
• Contracts, official publications, and evidence of operational integration between parent and subsidiary.

The more the documents align and tell a consistent story of control and integration, the stronger the connection appears to the authorities. Since every corporate structure is different and requirements can change, it is worth confirming current guidance with USCIS and organizing the documentation with expert support.

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