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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.

Para apoiar o seu pedido de visto EB-1A, precisa fornecer provas que demonstrem as suas habilidades extraordinárias. Isto inclui:

• Documentação de prémios ou distinções reconhecidos a nível nacional ou internacional por excelência
• Prova de pertença a associações cuja admissão exige conquistas excecionais nas ciências, artes, educação, negócios ou desporto
• Material publicado sobre si em publicações profissionais ou importantes publicações setoriais, ou noutros meios de comunicação importantes relacionados com as ciências, artes, educação, negócios ou desporto
• Prova de participação como avaliador do trabalho de outros na mesma área ou numa área afim
• Documentação de contribuições originais, científicas, académicas, artísticas, desportivas ou relacionadas com negócios, de grande importância para a área
• Autoria de artigos científicos em publicações profissionais ou importantes publicações setoriais ou noutros meios de comunicação relevantes
• Prova de exposição em mostras ou exposições artísticas
• Documentação de ter desempenhado um papel de liderança ou de importância crítica em organizações de renome
• Prova de auferir um salário elevado ou outra remuneração significativamente superior em relação a outros na área
• Prova de sucesso comercial nas artes cénicas

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.