EB-1 Visa

EB-1 Visa: Employment-Based First Preference Green Card

The EB-1 Visa is an immigrant visa category that allows individuals with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors or researchers, and certain multinational managers and executives to obtain permanent residency (Green Card) in the United States. It is one of the fastest U.S. Green Card options for highly skilled professionals.

Who Can Apply for an EB-1 Visa?

✅ Individuals with extraordinary abilities in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics (EB-1A)
✅ Outstanding professors and researchers with international recognition (EB-1B)
✅ Multinational managers or executives transferring to the U.S. from a foreign affiliate (EB-1C)
✅ No labor certification required
✅ Self-petition possible for EB-1A applicants (no employer sponsorship needed)

Key Benefits of the EB-1 Visa

✔️ Permanent residency (Green Card) in the U.S.
✔️ Priority processing with faster approval compared to other categories
✔️ No need for Labor Certification (PERM)
✔️ EB-1A allows for self-petition (no employer needed)
✔️ Ability to live, work, and study in the U.S.
✔️ Opportunity to sponsor family members for Green Cards
✔️ Path to U.S. citizenship after meeting residency requirements

EB-1 Visa Subcategories

  • EB-1A: Individuals with extraordinary ability (self-petition available)
  • EB-1B: Outstanding professors and researchers (employer-sponsored)
  • EB-1C: Multinational managers and executives (employer-sponsored)

EB-1 Visa Requirements

✅ Proven record of extraordinary ability or outstanding achievements
✅ For EB-1A: Meet at least 3 out of 10 evidentiary criteria (awards, publications, memberships, etc.)
✅ For EB-1B: International recognition, at least 3 years of teaching or research experience, and a U.S. job offer
✅ For EB-1C: Managerial or executive role for at least 1 year in past 3 years with the multinational company

Duration of Stay

  • EB-1 visa leads to permanent residency (Green Card)

  • Green Card valid for 10 years, renewable

  • Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after fulfilling naturalization requirements

EB-1 Visa Application Process

File Form I-140

For EB-1A: Self-petition

For EB-1B or EB-1C

USCIS approves petition

Apply for Adjustment of Status

Consulate if outside the U.S.

Receive Green Card

Required Documents

  • Valid passport

  • Form I-140 petition and supporting documents

  • Evidence of extraordinary ability or outstanding qualifications

  • Employer letter (for EB-1B, EB-1C)

  • Employment records

  • Academic credentials and publications

  • Awards and media coverage

  • Proof of multinational company relationship (for EB-1C)

  • USCIS filing fees

  • Medical examination report (for Adjustment of Status)

Why Choose Us for EB-1 Visa Support?

✅ Expert guidance on building a strong evidentiary record
✅ Assistance with document preparation and filing
✅ Strategic planning for faster approval
✅ Full support from petition filing to Green Card issuance
✅ Personalized service for professionals and executives