I hold a ‘VP of marketing’ title and manage 15 people. Does EB-1C apply?

You may qualify, but the number of people you supervise is not, on its own, what decides the case. The EB-1C evaluates the nature of the role: whether it is genuinely executive or managerial, not how many direct reports you have.

A VP of marketing title can fit, provided the position involves more than operational oversight. What matters is demonstrating that you make strategic decisions and lead a meaningful area or function with influence over business direction. Points the analysis typically considers:

• Whether the role is recognized as executive or senior managerial within the organizational structure.
• Whether it involves strategic decisions rather than day-to-day execution.
• How the hierarchy and responsibilities are described within the company.

You must also have served in that executive or managerial capacity outside the United States for a qualifying period within a recent window, and continue in an equivalent role at a related U.S. entity. The organizational structure and job description are decisive factors.

Because every case is unique, it is worth confirming the current requirements with USCIS or an immigration specialist before filing.

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