I was an assistant manager over 20 people, but with limited supervision. Does that hurt my EB-1C?

In the EB-1C category, the deciding factor is not how many people you supervised, but the managerial or executive nature of the role. This category is designed for individuals who held a leadership position with real decision-making authority over the organization or a significant part of it, outside the United States.

Having managed a team demonstrates leadership experience, but the phrase “limited supervision” raises a flag. What the analysis seeks to understand is the degree of autonomy and authority you actually exercised.

• Works in your favor: setting goals, policies, or strategies and making decisions independently.
• Works against you: merely executing directives from a superior, with no authority to set direction.
• Carries significant weight: where the role sat in the hierarchy and the scope of the decisions made.

Each case is evaluated individually, taking into account the company’s structure and the full description of responsibilities. Gather documents that demonstrate your autonomy and the impact of your decisions, and confirm updated requirements with the USCIS or a qualified specialist before filing.

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