I am on sabbatical leave, but I completed 1 year of managerial experience abroad before that. Can I qualify for EB-1C?

The EB-1C is a visa category intended for executives and managers of multinational companies who wish to transfer to the United States, provided they meet specific criteria related to professional experience and the relationship between the foreign company and its U.S. affiliate or subsidiary.

It is required that the applicant prove, typically within the three years preceding the application, at least one year in a managerial or executive position outside the U.S. In your case, the managerial experience obtained before the sabbatical leave may meet this requirement, provided it was within the required period and you were effectively in an active and paid executive or managerial role.

The sabbatical leave does not invalidate this experience, but it is necessary that other conditions are also met, such as the existence of a qualified relationship between the companies, continuity of the managerial position, and compliance with the position’s control and responsibility criteria.

The final analysis depends on the specific details of the case, including the business structure and job performance. We emphasize the importance of following U.S. legislation and relying on trustworthy sources, seeking professional guidance to ensure an accurate assessment and avoid unfounded promises, as each case requires detailed analysis to verify the feasibility of applying for the EB-1C.

Victoria Harper

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