If I became a majority partner in a foreign company 2 months ago but never actually managed it, does it count for EB-1C?

Probably not. The EB-1C category is for executives and managers of multinational companies, and what it requires is genuine managerial or executive experience: having effectively directed operations or people within a company affiliated with the group, during a qualifying recent period. The focus is on the role actually performed, not on ownership.

Becoming a majority partner 2 months ago, without real involvement in management, will rarely satisfy that requirement. Equity ownership alone does not demonstrate that you carried out directing functions, and it is precisely that active role that this category needs to see documented.

• What counts is managerial or executive experience that was actually exercised, not the holding of shares.
• The role must be supported by concrete evidence (organizational structure, subordinates, decisions made).
• The qualifying link between the foreign company and the U.S. operation also matters.

Because the period and nature of the required experience involve specific criteria, confirm the current requirements with the official source (USCIS) or with an immigration specialist before building your case.

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