I was CFO abroad and am now CFO in the US. Does that fit the EB-1C?

Under EB-1C (multinational executives and managers), having served as CFO abroad and stepping into an equivalent role in the United States can, indeed, fit the category. The CFO position is, by nature, an executive role, which works in favor of the classification.

Even so, approval never rests on the title alone. Authorities examine the actual nature of the responsibilities in each position, the company structure, the connection between the foreign unit and the US headquarters, and the evidence that you fulfilled the qualifying period in an executive capacity before the transfer. Meeting the required period is one of the requirements, but it does not guarantee the outcome on its own.

• Document that both roles were genuinely executive in nature.
• Establish the connection between the foreign entity and the US company.
• Gather records that demonstrate continuity of managerial functions.

Because the period and structure requirements have specific rules, it is worth reviewing the current EB-1C criteria on the USCIS website or with a specialist before filing.

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