If I live in Canada and work remotely for an American company, does it count for EB-1C?

The EB-1C visa was created for multinational executives and managers who wish to transfer their roles to a branch or subsidiary in the United States. This visa requires that the candidate has worked, outside the U.S., for a company related to the one they intend to establish or manage in the country, in a managerial or executive position for at least one year in the three years preceding the application.

In the case of living in Canada and working remotely for an American company, some points deserve attention. First, to qualify for the EB-1C, it is essential that you prove that, outside the United States, you have held a managerial or executive position for the same company or for a company within the same group that maintains a qualified relationship with the American company that will sponsor you. Remote work may make it difficult to demonstrate this connection, especially if there is no clear structure of international operations or the proper relationships between entities.

Generally, working remotely is not, by itself, sufficient to meet the requirements of a corporate transfer in the context of the EB-1C. It is important to remember that U.S. immigration laws are designed to ensure that candidates for executive and managerial visas have proven experience in high-responsibility positions, operating within a context of internationally structured corporate relationships.

If you reside outside the United States and work remotely, it is essential to evaluate whether your position and the company’s structure demonstrate the hierarchy and multinational connection required. In such a specific case, caution is advised: always rely on up-to-date information and seek support from professionals or specialized sources to avoid misunderstandings, scams, or marketing campaigns promising miraculous solutions.

Compliance with immigration laws and following official guidance is essential for any process. Each situation is unique, and analyzing the details of your employment and corporate structure is crucial to EB-1C eligibility. Therefore, it is important to have access to specialized consultancy to better understand which path can be followed within the legal parameters of the United States.

Victoria Harper

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