My title was ‘manager’, but I had no authority to hire or fire. Is that a problem for the EB-1?

Not necessarily. In the EB-1, holding the title of manager without the authority to hire or fire does not, by itself, invalidate a showing of a managerial or executive role. The job title matters far less than what you actually did.

The analysis looks at the full scope of your responsibilities and the weight of your contribution within the organization. Authority over personnel is just one possible angle, and many managerial functions are supported through other means:

• managing strategic functions, areas, or projects;
• coordinating teams and driving complex deliverables;
• making decisions that affect operations and outcomes.

The key point is demonstrating your influence and the significance of your contributions. To that end, it helps to organize detailed job descriptions, organizational charts, recommendation letters, and other records that show the true reach of your role.

Since every profile is assessed on a case-by-case basis, it is worth confirming the current criteria with USCIS and reviewing your job classification with a specialist.

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