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A top-tier U.S. Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) category for people with exceptional talent in arts, sciences, education, business or athletics, leading to permanent residency.
EB-1A
You can self-petition, with no employer sponsor and no permanent job offer. The route is open to people who can show sustained acclaim in their field.
Processing times can be shorter than in many other employment-based categories, though they vary with USCIS workload and your circumstances.
REQUIREMENTS
A significant, internationally recognized award, such as a Nobel Prize, Academy Award or Olympic medal, can qualify you on its own.
A single internationally recognized award of this level is enough to meet the standard.
OR AT LEAST THREE OF THESE
If you do not hold a major award, show evidence of at least three of the following.
ADVANTAGES
No employer sponsorship is required.
A more streamlined process than many other categories.
A direct path to permanent residency for you and your immediate family.
You are not tied to a single employer.
IS IT FOR YOU?
Those with groundbreaking work in their field.
People with significant national or international success.
Those with international acclaim.
People with extraordinary professional success.
OUR SUPPORT
An EB-1A petition needs a careful, strategic approach. Here is what we offer at each stage.
We review your record against the USCIS criteria.
We build a clear narrative around your achievements.
Recommendation letters, endorsements, media coverage and proof of awards.
Guidance from preparation through USCIS communication.
Help with the National Visa Center steps, including the DS-260, civil documents and fees.
Mock interviews and coaching before your appointment.
Support through visa issuance and relocation planning.
