The foreign and U.S. companies belong to the same investor: what is missing for EB-1C?

Belonging to the same investor helps, but it is not, by itself, what the EB-1C requires. What is usually missing in this scenario is proof of a qualified corporate relationship between the foreign company and the U.S. company, in the format the category demands.

The EB-1C is the pathway for executives and managers of multinational companies transferred to a related U.S. entity. To support the petition, it is generally necessary to demonstrate two key elements:

• A qualified corporate link between the two companies (for example, parent and branch, subsidiary, or affiliate), with the ownership structure clearly defined and documented.
• That you held a managerial or executive role at the foreign company for a qualifying period before the transfer.

Having the same owner on both ends is not enough: the link must fit one of the recognized relationships and be supported by documents such as corporate agreements, organizational charts, and evidence of your position. Often, the missing element is precisely that clear documentation of the relationship and your role.

Since each corporate structure has its own particularities and requirements may change, it is worth checking the latest requirements on the official source (USCIS) and reviewing your case structure with a specialist.

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