In the EB-1C category, do I need to have direct subordinates?

The EB-1C category was created for professionals who hold or have held executive or managerial positions in multinational companies and wish to assume similar roles in the United States. In this context, it is important to prove that, throughout your career, you have performed activities that demonstrate the ability to manage, make strategic decisions, and supervise operations or people.

In the EB-1C category, there is no strict requirement that you must necessarily have direct subordinates. What United States immigration law requires is that your position abroad was managerial or executive in nature. This means that you must demonstrate that you had the authority to make decisions and influence the direction of the company, regardless of whether this supervision occurred directly over subordinates or through an indirect hierarchical chain.

In many cases, it may be helpful to include organizational charts, job descriptions, and other documents that evidence your position and responsibilities, reinforcing that your activities were consistent with a management or executive role.

It is essential to strictly follow immigration laws and seek reliable guidance when preparing an EB-1C case. Beware of exaggerated promises and marketing campaigns that guarantee results, as each case is unique and the proper presentation of evidence is decisive for case evaluation. Relying on detailed and up-to-date legal analyses can make a difference in conducting a secure and well-founded process.

In summary, the focus should be on the actual demonstration of your managerial ability and the evidence of experiences that prove this function, not exclusively on the existence of direct subordinates.

Victoria Harper

Editor-in-Chief

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Leading journalism and editorial content at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps make immigration topics clear, trustworthy, and easy to understand. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.