My company has only been operating for 2 years abroad and 1 in the US. Is EB-1C possible?

It may be possible, but this is a case that calls for careful analysis. The EB-1C transfers executives and managers within a multinational group, and it does not look only at your role: it also evaluates the structure and maturity of the companies involved. Having a still-young operation in the United States tends to attract additional scrutiny.

Without specifying timeframes, which change and should be verified at the official source, the category generally requires that:

• A qualifying relationship exists between the foreign company and the US entity (parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate).
• The US entity is actively operating and maintaining that relationship.
• You have served in a managerial or executive capacity abroad for a qualifying period within a recent window.

A newer US operation may raise questions about the strength of the business, which does not immediately disqualify a petition but does raise the documentation bar. Before filing, verify the current requirements and timeframes with USCIS and assess the group structure with a specialist.

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