In the EB-1C, does the transfer have to be for the same role?

In the EB-1C, the transfer does not require you to perform exactly the same role you held abroad. The essential point is that the new position in the United States maintains the managerial or executive character that the category presupposes.

This means the U.S. position must involve high-level responsibilities, such as directing strategy, overseeing operations, making significant decisions, or leading teams and departments. Changes in job title or in the specifics of the role are acceptable, as long as that core of leadership is preserved.

• Focus on the level of responsibility, not on the job title.
• Continuity of the executive profile between the position abroad and the U.S. role.
• Caution with changes that may strip the role of its managerial character.

The analysis considers both the role performed abroad and the nature of the position offered in the United States. It is worth checking the updated requirements with USCIS and evaluating how your case fits with a specialist before filing.

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