I was ‘executive’ abroad for 2 years and the company was sold. Does that affect my EB-1 case?

It depends on how the sale affected your executive role in practice. In the EB-1, the key is demonstrating that you performed executive functions consistently; a change of ownership does not invalidate that experience on its own, as long as the nature of your work continued.

In acquisitions, new management may keep the existing team and roles in place or restructure the organization. What matters for your case is the actual impact on your responsibilities.

• If the new administration preserved your role, document that with official communications and formal records.
• If there was a restructuring, carefully assess whether the executive functions were maintained.
• Gather evidence of continuity in your responsibilities throughout the period.

If the sale did not change the essence of your role, you may continue to count on that experience in your petition. Since each case is evaluated individually, it is worth reviewing the updated criteria at USCIS and organizing your documentation with a specialist.

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