EB-1A Extraordinary Ability

What is the EB-1A?

EB-1A is a first-preference green card for individuals at the top of their field (science, arts, business, education, athletics). It emphasizes past achievements and recognition and allows self-petition.

Requirements

• One major internationally recognized award OR meet at least 3 USCIS criteria (media, judging, original contributions, memberships, awards, salary, exhibits, critical roles, authorship, commercial success).

Benefits

• Self-petition; no job offer or PERM.
• Premium processing available for the I-140.
• Often faster green card path than other employment categories.

Who qualifies

• Scientists and researchers with cited work.
• Engineers with high-impact technologies or processes.
• Business leaders and executives with national/international scope.
• Artists and musicians with major exhibitions or awards.
• Elite athletes and coaches with top-level competition history.
• Entrepreneurs and industry leaders with recognized impact.

Process & timeline

• Build a cohesive evidence narrative.
• File Form I-140 (premium can yield a 15-day decision).
• Adjust status or consular process for the green card.
• Overall timing depends on country of birth and visa bulletin.

Why choose us

• Align achievements with regulatory criteria and final merits.
• Select and organize the strongest evidence.
• Draft letters and responses that reinforce sustained acclaim.
• Tell a coherent story that survives officer discretion.