My employer abroad merged with another company. Does the affiliation for EB-1C still hold?

The EB-1C is a visa for executives and managers of multinational companies transferring roles to a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in the US. It requires a qualified relationship between the foreign company and the US entity, and a minimum of 1 year of managerial experience within the last 3 years.

An employer merger can impact this relationship; if the structure maintains the legal and operational ties, the affiliation may remain valid for EB-1C. However, if the merger substantially changes this relationship, it may be difficult to meet the requirements.

It is essential to carefully analyze the terms of the merger and the resulting legal structure. Any doubts should be clarified with specialists who review the documentation.

Compliance with immigration laws is crucial to avoid problems, and it is recommended to avoid offers promising easy results, always seeking reliable and specialized consulting.

Victoria Harper

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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.