I have 10 years of executive experience, but my company is not multinational. Is EB-1C possible?

In the EB-1C category, executive experience matters, but it is not the central requirement. The category demands a multinational relationship: the company must have international operations, with a qualifying control relationship between the overseas entity and the parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in the United States.

If your employer does not have that international structure, EB-1C tends to be unviable, no matter how strong your leadership background is. That link between the companies is precisely what this category was designed to address.

That does not mean there is no path forward. Depending on your profile, other options may make more sense:

• The EB-1A, for those who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field.
• Other employment-based categories, depending on your education and career history.

Because the rules are detailed and interpreted strictly, it is worth checking the updated requirements with USCIS and reviewing your situation with a specialist before deciding on a strategy.

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