I managed overseas branches. Does that count as a senior role for EB-1C?

It can count, but it depends on the substance of the role, not on the number of units. The EB-1C is the green card pathway for multinational executives and managers, and what it evaluates is whether you genuinely exercised a senior management function: strategic decision-making, authority, and responsibility over operations or personnel.

Having overseen several branches can strengthen your case by showing the scope of your role, but what truly matters is the nature of your responsibilities. The analysis typically looks at:

• Whether you directed operations or a significant organizational function, with decision-making autonomy.
• Who reported to you and what kind of structure was under your management.
• The concrete impact of your decisions on the company’s performance.
• Documentation (org charts, job descriptions, results) that supports that role.

In other words, the number of branches is an indicator, not proof in itself. A position overseeing few units but with clear executive command can carry more weight than many titles without real authority. What matters is demonstrating the substance of senior management.

Since eligibility criteria are assessed individually and change over time, it is worth checking the updated requirements on the official source (USCIS) and reviewing your case with a specialist before filing.

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