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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.

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

• 证明获得较低级别但仍受国内或国际认可的卓越奖项或荣誉
• 证明您是要求在科学、艺术、教育、商业或体育领域有杰出成就的协会的成员
• 在与科学、艺术、教育、商业或体育相关的专业或主要行业刊物或其他主要媒体上发表的关于您的报道或材料
• 证明您曾作为评审评定同一或相关领域他人的作品
• 证明您在科学、学术、艺术、体育或商业方面做出对该领域具有重大意义的原创性贡献
• 在专业或主要行业刊物或其他主要媒体上发表学术文章的证明
• 在艺术展览或展示中展出的证据
• 证明您在知名组织中担任重要或关键角色的文件
• 证明您相对于该领域其他人拥有高薪或显著较高报酬的证据
• 表演艺术领域商业成功的证据

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.