If the foreign company demoted me to a common role a year ago, does that affect the EB-1C?

It may affect eligibility, but it does not automatically rule out the EB-1C. This category transfers executives and managers from a multinational company to the United States, and the central issue is demonstrating that you performed qualifying managerial or executive duties abroad for the required period.

What typically matters is when and for how long you held the management role, not just your current position. If the qualifying managerial experience was already established before the demotion, it is possible to argue that the recent change does not undermine your overall record. If the demotion reflects a structural and permanent shift in your responsibilities, the analysis becomes more delicate.

• Document the period and nature of your prior managerial duties.
• Gather organizational charts, job descriptions, and reports that support the management claim.
• Provide a consistent explanation of the context surrounding the demotion.

USCIS evaluates each case individually, looking at the full picture of your career trajectory and supporting documentation. Because the outcome depends heavily on these details, it is worth building a solid dossier of your leadership history and reviewing your strategy with a specialist before filing.

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