The EB-1C doesn’t require awards, right?

Correct. The EB-1C, designed for managers and executives transferred within multinational companies, does not require that the candidate have received awards or recognition in their field. That type of criterion is typical of a different category, such as the EB-1A, where awards can serve as evidence of extraordinary ability.

For the EB-1C, the focus is on a different set of factors:

• Service in managerial or executive roles abroad, within the same multinational organization.
• The corporate structure and the significance of the position held.
• A track record of leadership and strategic contribution to the company.

In other words, what supports the petition is documentation of your leadership role, not awards or recognitions. Because there are tenure and affiliation requirements that USCIS evaluates on a case-by-case basis, it is worth confirming the most current details through the official source or with a specialist when preparing your case.

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