My foreign company does not have branches anywhere else, only in the USA. How many countries need to be involved for EB-1C?

The EB-1C visa is intended for executives and managers of multinational companies, and one of the requirements is that the company is involved in international operations.

Broadly speaking, to qualify for this category, the company must have a structure connecting an entity outside the United States to an entity within the country.

This means that, for EB-1C purposes, the company must operate in at least two countries: the country of origin (where the company was established and where the candidate held an executive or managerial role) and the United States, where there is a branch, subsidiary, or other qualified corporate relationship. If your foreign company operates only within the USA – that is, if you do not have an international structure that includes another jurisdiction – you may be missing the multinational structure requirement needed for EB-1C.

It is important to emphasize that the success of a visa application depends on strict compliance with United States immigration laws and regulations. It is always worthwhile to seek guidance from immigration professionals, avoiding solutions or promises that seem too good to be true. Rules may change, and only an individualized case analysis, performed by specialists, can indicate the best way to proceed without unnecessary risks.

Remember that each case is unique, and compliance with legal requirements is fundamental for a successful petition.

Victoria Harper

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