My title was assistant manager, but in practice I made all the decisions. Does it count?

In the EB-1 category, and especially in the EB-1C variant for executives and managers, your formal job title is only part of the analysis. What truly matters is the role you actually performed: if you led teams, set direction, and made meaningful decisions, that role can be recognized even when your badge said assistant manager.

The key is translating practice into proof. A modest title does not block a petition, but it does require documentation that clearly describes your responsibilities and your level of autonomy within the company structure.

• Corporate letters detailing your functions, authority, and direct reports.
• Organizational charts and job descriptions that show your actual position.
• Statements from supervisors and outcomes that demonstrate decisions you made.

Because each case is evaluated individually by the adjudicating authority and the reading of documents can vary, it is worth checking the current criteria and reviewing your materials with a specialist before filing.

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