The overseas company was sold, but the buyer kept my management role. EB-1C?

It may still be viable, but the change of ownership adds points to verify. The EB-1C is designed for executives and managers of multinational companies who will assume an equivalent position in the United States, and the sale of the overseas company does not, by itself, eliminate that possibility.

The key is confirming that, even under the new ownership structure, the elements supporting the EB-1C petition remain in place:

• The continuity of your managerial or executive role, with the same level of responsibility.
• The existence of a qualifying relationship between the foreign organization and the U.S. operation.
• An effectively multinational structure that justifies the transfer.

Documentation makes a significant difference here: organizational charts, job descriptions, and evidence of the corporate structure before and after the sale help demonstrate that continuity. Because tenure and relationship requirements are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by USCIS, and a corporate transition adds complexity, it is worth verifying the current requirements with the official source and reviewing your case with a specialist.

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