I held a ‘Senior Manager’ title for a period, but part-time. Does it count for EB-1C?

In the EB-1C category, what supports a petition is having worked abroad in a managerial or executive capacity on a full-time basis, for a continuous and qualifying period, before the transfer to the U.S. company. The “Senior Manager” title helps indicate the level of the role, but what matters is the actual nature of the responsibilities and the conditions under which they were performed.

That is precisely where part-time work tends to be a problem. Qualifying experience is generally understood to require full-time dedication to leading the operation, and part-time work is typically not treated as equivalent. It is not just about the title: what is assessed is whether you actually directed people, departments, or strategic functions, and to what extent.

• The concrete managerial or executive nature of the duties is what counts.
• Full-time dedication is expected, not part-time.
• Documentation must demonstrate the real scope of the leadership role.

Every case has nuances, and how the experience was recorded can change the assessment. Before relying on that time, it is worth verifying the current requirements with USCIS and reviewing your background with a specialist, who can advise on how to best document the scope of the role.

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