I worked for 1 year at the company abroad as a supervisor, but I was not nominally a ‘manager’…

Let’s take it step by step. The EB-1 visa for executives and managers of multinational companies (known as EB-1C) requires the candidate to have held a managerial or executive position, performing duties that involve making significant decisions, coordinating teams, and generally having some authority over the company’s activities. The requirement is that this experience be for at least one year, within the last three years, in a role that demonstrates such responsibility.

In your case, although you held a supervisor position abroad for one year, the main aspect to be analyzed is whether the duties performed fit the typical characteristics of a managerial role. The title ‘supervisor’ does not always, by itself, imply the exercise of management functions as required by the EB-1C visa.

If, for example, your responsibilities included overseeing a team, making strategic decisions, having the ability to influence hiring, firing, or defining company processes, these elements can help prove that, in practice, you were acting in a management role.

It is essential to gather detailed documentation that evidences your functions abroad. This may include company letters, job descriptions, organizational charts, performance reports, and any other documents that clarify the level of authority and responsibilities you held during your period as supervisor.

In this way, even without the nominal title of ‘manager’, you can demonstrate that you met the necessary requirements from the perspective of the activities performed.

Remember the importance of strictly following United States immigration laws and being cautious of offers that promise ease or guaranteed results, as these approaches may not comply with official regulations. Consulting official sources and seeking guidance from immigration experts is essential to ensure the entire process is conducted properly and safely.

In summary, if your duties as a supervisor involved actual management activities, with proper documentary evidence, there may be a possibility of fitting within the criteria of the EB-1 visa aimed at executives and managers. However, each case has its particularities, so it is important to carefully analyze all details and follow the guidelines of United States immigration laws.

Victoria Harper

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