My company abroad was micro, but I was the majority partner. EB-1C?

The EB-1C visa is intended for executives or managers who have worked in multinational companies and are being transferred to an operation in the United States. To be eligible, the applicant must prove at least one year of experience in a managerial or executive position outside the U.S. during the three years immediately preceding the petition, as well as a qualified relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. company (usually as a parent, branch, affiliate, or subsidiary).

In your case, the fact that the foreign company is considered micro may not automatically disqualify the EB-1C application; however, there are important points that must be observed. Since you were the majority partner, it is essential to demonstrate that your role went beyond mere ownership, that is, that you actively performed managerial or executive functions within a defined organizational structure.

USCIS usually analyzes whether the candidate’s role involves the authority to make important decisions, manage teams, and operate the company in a disciplined manner, and not merely acting as an owner without a clear separation between management and ownership.

In addition, the relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. company must be well documented. It will be necessary to prove that both operate regularly and that the U.S. company has a genuine administrative structure capable of meeting the criteria required for the EB-1C.

The company size (even if it is a microenterprise) may be analyzed together with the complexity of the functions performed and the internal organization of the business. It is essential to strictly follow United States immigration laws and regulations and to avoid any offers or campaigns that promise guaranteed results without a detailed case analysis.

Professional consultation and obtaining personalized legal advice are strongly recommended to evaluate all aspects of your situation based on robust documentary evidence and to ensure all requirements are duly met.

I hope this explanation has clarified the issue and helped you understand the key points for EB-1C eligibility.

Victoria Harper

Editor-in-Chief

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