If the foreign company and the U.S. company have the same owner but different CPFs, is that confusing?

It does not have to be confusing. Having the same owner and separate tax registrations for the foreign company and the U.S. company is a common situation, not a problem in itself. In the EB-1, what matters is how clearly that structure is documented.

Separate registrations simply indicate that the entities are legally distinct. The key is to demonstrate the relationship between them and the independence of their operations, with documentation that supports the governance of each one.

• Document ownership and the corporate link between the companies.
• Define the activities, responsibilities, and structure of each entity.
• Maintain tax and legal compliance in both countries.

When properly documented, this setup can actually strengthen the narrative of your track record rather than undermine it. To organize everything in compliance, it is worth consulting a specialist and reviewing the latest USCIS guidance.

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Victoria Harper

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