I have been working remotely for a U.S. company for 2 years. Does that count as overseas management (EB-1C)?

Under EB-1C (multinational managers and executives), what defines a managerial role abroad is the nature of the responsibilities, not whether the work is remote or on-site. Working remotely for a U.S. company can, in fact, count as management experience outside the United States.

The decisive factor is the substance of the role. You need to show that you supervised or coordinated teams, oversaw significant processes, or participated in strategic decisions that affected the organization’s operations. Performing the role remotely alone does not guarantee classification: what matters is the managerial or executive character of the work during the required qualifying period.

• Document team leadership and decision-making authority, not just your job title.
• Show the relationship between the overseas entity and the U.S. entity.
• Gather evidence that your duties were genuinely managerial in nature.

Because the time requirements and the ties between the entities follow specific rules, it is worth reviewing the current EB-1C criteria on the USCIS website or with a specialist before filing.

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