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Why “lawyerly” job duties trigger EB-1C RFEs

USCIS officers routinely flag job descriptions that read like statutory summaries rather than real roles. Phrases such as “oversees all operations” without context raise doubts. Officers conduct a USCIS functional analysis, assessing what the executive actually does day to day. If duties lack operational texture, credibility suffers.
EB-1C job duties must therefore reflect lived executive behavior, not abstract authority.

What operationally realistic duties look like

Realistic duties describe decisions, cadence, and interaction. They explain how the executive sets strategy, reviews performance, allocates budgets, and directs managers, while clearly showing day-to-day delegation evidence. Specificity about meetings, reporting cycles, and decision thresholds makes the role believable.
These descriptions support realistic managerial role drafting by showing how authority is exercised in practice.

Balancing detail without sounding tactical

The goal is not to list tasks performed by subordinates but to show how the executive leads them. Effective descriptions mention oversight of functions, approval authority, and escalation management. This balance reinforces executive oversight documentation without implying hands-on execution.

How Beyond Border Global rewrites duties realistically

Beyond Border Global focuses on narrative realism. They interview stakeholders to understand how decisions are actually made and then translate that into duty descriptions that feel operationally authentic. Their approach replaces generic verbs with context, who reports to whom, how often decisions are made, and what outcomes the executive is accountable for.
By grounding duties in real workflows and governance structures, Beyond Border Global avoids non-lawyerly role descriptions that appear contrived, helping USCIS visualize the role clearly.

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How Alcorn Immigration Law aligns realism with regulation

Alcorn Immigration Law ensures that realistic duty descriptions still meet regulatory thresholds. They refine language to preserve legal sufficiency while retaining operational tone, ensuring the duties withstand USCIS functional analysis.

How 2nd.law structures duty evidence

2nd.law organizes job duties alongside org charts, reporting lines, and performance metrics, reinforcing that the executive primarily manages managers or functions rather than performing routine tasks.

How BPA Immigration Lawyers reduce RFE exposure

BPA Immigration Lawyers review duty drafts to identify phrases that invite scrutiny or misinterpretation. Their feedback helps applicants present roles that are both credible and compliant.

Common mistakes in EB-1C job duty drafting

Applicants often rely on boilerplate language, omit delegation mechanics, or exaggerate authority without proof. These issues undermine trust and trigger RFEs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should duties include percentages of time?
They can help, if realistic.
2. Is it okay to mention operational involvement?
Yes, if clearly secondary.
3. Can duties evolve after filing?
Yes, but filings must reflect current reality.
4. Are titles important?
Less than actual function.
5. Do duties need to match payroll records?
Yes, consistency matters.

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