I have been in Europe for 2 years in a managerial role. The parent company is in the US. Can I qualify for EB-1C?

Yes, this scenario may qualify under EB-1C. Working in a managerial role abroad with the parent company based in the United States is precisely the situation this category was designed for: the intracompany transfer of executives and managers within the same corporate group.

That said, the fit is not automatic. The category requires that you have performed managerial or executive duties for a qualifying recent period and that a clear corporate relationship exists between the foreign company and the US entity, whether parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate.

Some points that the analysis typically examines:

• The existence of a qualifying ownership or control relationship between the two companies.
• The genuinely managerial or executive nature of your role, including decision-making authority.
• The alignment between your function abroad and the intended role in the United States.

Because EB-1C depends heavily on corporate structure and documentation, it is worth confirming the current requirements with USCIS or an immigration specialist before filing a petition.

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