BUSINESS IMMIGRATION

🌐 EB-1: Green Card for Exceptional Professionals

The EB-1 visa is a U.S. immigrant visa designed for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability in their field—be it science, arts, education, business, or athletics—and wish to continue their work in the United States.

This visa category is ideal for professionals with a strong record of achievements and national or international recognition. The EB-1 visa has three main categories.

🎯 EB-1A – Individuals with Extraordinary Ability

For those who have achieved national or international acclaim in fields such as science, arts, education, business, or athletics. Notably, this category allows for self-petitioning without the need for employer sponsorship.

🛂 Who Qualifies for the EB-1A Visa?

To qualify for an EB-1A visa, applicants must provide evidence of sustained national or international acclaim and demonstrate that their presence will substantially benefit the U.S. There are two pathways to prove eligibility.

Path 1: Major Internationally Recognized Award

If you have received a significant, internationally recognized award—such as a Nobel Prize, Olympic Medal, or Pulitzer Prize—you may qualify for the EB-1A visa based on this achievement alone.

Path 2: Meet at Least 3 of the Following 10 Criteria

If you haven't received a major international award, you can still qualify by providing evidence that you meet at least three of the following ten criteria:

Awards: Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence.
Memberships: Membership in associations that require outstanding achievements of their members.
Published Material: Published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media.
Judging: Participation as a judge of the work of others in the same or a related field.
Original Contributions: Original contributions of major significance to your field.
Authorship: Authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media.
Exhibitions: Display of your work at artistic exhibitions or showcases.
Leading Role: Performance in a leading or critical role for distinguished organizations.
High Salary: Commanding a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field.
Commercial Success: Commercial successes in the performing arts.

Additionally, if certain criteria do not directly apply to your occupation, you may submit comparable evidence to establish your eligibility. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for professionals in emerging fields or unique roles.

🎯 EB-1B – Outstanding Professors and Researchers

Targeted at academics recognized internationally for their exceptional contributions in a specific field. Requires a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer.

🎓 Who Qualifies for the EB-1B Visa?

To qualify for the EB-1B visa, the applicant must demonstrate international recognition for being outstanding in a specific academic field. In addition, they must have at least three years of experience in teaching or conducting research in that field. A permanent job offer is also required from a U.S. employer for a position that involves teaching or research.

In addition, applicants must present clear evidence of their exceptional standing in their academic field. Specifically, you must satisfy at least two of the six criteria established by USCIS, which help demonstrate your international recognition and professional impact. These criteria include:

Receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement
Membership in associations that require outstanding achievement
Published material about your work in professional publications
Participation as a judge of the work of others in the same or allied field
Original scientific or scholarly contributions of major significance
Authorship of scholarly books or articles in academic journals with international circulation

🎯 EB-1C – Multinational Executives and Managers

Designed for executives and managers who have been employed abroad in a managerial or executive capacity for at least one year in the three years preceding the application. Requires a job offer from a U.S. employer.

🌍 Who Qualifies for the EB-1C Visa?

Employer Qualifications

To sponsor an EB-1C applicant, a U.S. company must establish a qualifying relationship with a foreign entity, such as a parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate. This relationship is typically demonstrated through common ownership and control between the entities.

Additionally, the U.S. company must have been actively conducting business for at least one year prior to filing the petition. "Doing business" refers to the regular, systematic, and continuous provision of goods or services by the company. It's important to note that merely having an office or agent in the United States does not meet this requirement.

Employee (Beneficiary) Qualifications

To qualify for the EB-1C visa, the prospective employee must have been employed outside the United States in a managerial or executive capacity for at least one continuous year within the three years preceding the petition. Additionally, the employee must intend to enter the United States to continue working for the same employer or a subsidiary or affiliate in a managerial or executive capacity.

The role in the U.S. must involve managing the organization, a department, or a component; supervising and controlling the work of other supervisory, professional, or managerial employees; or having the authority to make decisions on behalf of the company.

🔑 Key Features of EB-1 Visa

Priority Processing: EB-1 visas often have shorter processing times compared to other employment-based visas.

No PERM Labor Certification: Bypasses the labor market test, expediting the process.

Self-Petitioning Option: allows for greater flexibility and control over the application process.

Premium Processing: decisions typically within 15/45 calendar days.

Family Benefit: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can also obtain green cards.

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🔍 Additional Resources

🔗 EB-1 Eligibility: Click here to learn more.

🔗 Visa Bulletin: Click the latest Visa Bulletin to see priority date movement and green card availability.

🔗 Case Status: Click here to check the status of your case online using your USCIS Receipt Number.

🕒 Processing Times: Click here to check current USCIS processing times.

📦 Address Changes: All non-immigrants and permanent residents are required to notify USCIS of any address change within 10 days of moving. Click here to create an account and submit your change of address online.