I lead a global marketing team. EB-1C?

Leading a global marketing team can indeed open the door to the EB-1C, but the job title alone does not determine eligibility. What matters is the actual nature of your role: the visa is designed for those serving in a managerial or executive capacity, with authority to make strategic decisions, not simply for those performing technical tasks.

The EB-1C requires the transfer of an executive or manager from an overseas company to a branch, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate in the United States. Therefore, beyond your role, the analysis also covers the organization’s structure and the qualifying relationship between the two entities.

When evaluating whether your leadership qualifies, the following factors typically carry weight:

• Whether you supervise teams, departments, or other managers, with decision-making authority.
• Whether your responsibilities are strategic rather than purely operational.
• Whether a qualifying relationship exists between the overseas company and the U.S. entity.

Since every case is unique, it is worth reviewing the current requirements and assessing your profile with a specialist before deciding, without relying on any guarantees of approval.

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Victoria Harper

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