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What is an EB-1A green card?

It’s a green card that offers the fastest path to permanent residency in the US. With no employer sponsorship required, no annual cap, and no labor certification process, the EB-1A is one of the most prestigious and efficient routes to living and working in the US.

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See who qualifies for the EB-1A green card

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Startup founders

Your investors and customers are in the US. Fundraise, hire, meet customers, and grow your business within the US.

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Engineers and data scientists

You're a top engineer or data scientist who is building and discovering new advanced technology.

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Researchers

You want to commercialize or continue your research in the US after receiving your degree.

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Artists and designers

The EB-1A is an option for outstanding individuals in almost any field. You may also qualify for the EB-1A if you’re at the top of your industry.

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Executives and managerial

Executives and managers who are in almost any field may also qualify for the EB-1A.

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FAQs

This visa category is specifically designed for individuals who are recognized as having extraordinary abilities in their field of expertise. These individuals are often referred to as aliens of extraordinary ability.

The EB-1A visa is available for individuals with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, and athletics.

  • To be eligible for this immigration visa, you must demonstrate extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. This includes showing sustained national or international acclaim and recognition in your field. You must meet at least three of the following criteria:Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
  • Membership in associations that require outstanding achievements in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics
  • Published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media related to the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics
  • Participation as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field
  • Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
  • Authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
  • Displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
  • Performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
  • Command a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
  • Commercial success in the performing arts

To prove sustained national or international acclaim for the EB-1A visa, you must provide evidence of your extraordinary ability. This includes meeting at least three of the specified criteria or showing a one-time achievement like a Nobel Prize, Pulitzer, Oscar, or Olympic medal.

To support your EB-1A visa application, you need to provide evidence that demonstrates your extraordinary abilities. This includes:

  • Documentation of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
  • Evidence of membership in associations that require outstanding achievements in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics
  • Published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media related to the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics
  • Evidence of participation as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field
  • Documentation of original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
  • Authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
  • Evidence of display at artistic exhibitions or showcases
  • Documentation of performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
  • Evidence of commanding a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
  • Evidence of commercial success in the performing arts

The EB-1A visa process typically takes up to nine months. However, expedited processing is available, which can reduce the decision time to 15 calendar days.

The approval rate for the EB-1A visa is over 90%.

Yes, you can apply for a green card with an EB-1A visa. The EB-1A visa provides up to five years of residency in the United States, during which you can apply for full US citizenship.

Yes, self-petitioning is allowed under the EB-1A visa. This means you can file for immigration based on your professional achievements without an employer's sponsorship. You would submit an I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.

Yes, family members such as spouses and children can be included in your EB-1A visa application and may be granted residency as dependents.

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