Hi Peter,
Appreciate your taking the time to do this. I'm on an L1-B currently with a software product firm, and have been researching ways to move towards an EB1C application for a Green card.
My position in the company, in terms of "job level" is at par with Engineering Management.
I've been in this role prior to my move to the US and am in line for a promotion here. However, my job description does not involve "hire and fire" capabilities or people reporting directly into me. I lead a functional area and engineering teams within it. Does this then qualify me for an L1B to EB1C application or is this very unlikely?
What would your suggestion be in my case? My company qualifies for all other requirements for the EB1C.
It's not a non-starter but the absence of direct reports would need to be overcome by a strong showing of indirect reports and a high degree of independent discretionary decision-making with respect to the function that you manage.
Thanks, that helps. For evidence of "high degree of independent discretionary decision-making", are certified notes from the company's senior executives and HR considered admissible? It sounds like this would be something that can warrant very strong justification.
