EB-1 VISA

The U.S. immigrant visa category EB-1 (Employment-Based First Preference) is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in their field, exceptional accomplishments in academia or research, or executive/managerial excellence in multinational companies. Unlike other green card categories, the EB-1 allows certain applicants to self-petition, meaning you don’t need a U.S. employer or labor certification to qualify.

Types of eb-1 visas

This category is designed for individuals who have extraordinary ability or reached the top of their profession in science, business, athletics, education or arts.

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant must hold a national or international award, or fulfill at least 3 out of 10 USCIS criteria:

  • Must hold evidence of sustained national or international acclaim or awards.
  • Achievements must be mentioned in the media articles, trade publications, interviews, etc.
  • Must have participated as a judge or in the panel, reviewing others’ work in the same field.
  • Must be a member in  associations that require extraordinary achievements, judged by national or international experts.
  • Their work must be published in professional journals.
  • Must have exhibited their work in artistic exhibitions.
  • Must have made an important contribution in the field of athletics, science, art, or business.
  • Leading with a high salary as compared to others in their field.
  • Box office or commercial success proof in the field of performing arts.
  • Employment in a vital or crucial role in a reputed organization.

This Category is designed for internationally recognized researchers and professors.

Eligibility Requirements

  • At least three years of full-time teaching or research experience.
  • Permanent job offer from a U.S. university for a teaching or research position.

And

The applicant must fulfill at least 2 out of 6 USCIS criteria:

  • Major awards or prize evidence for extraordinary achievement.
  • Published material in media articles or professional journals highlighting the applicant’s achievements.
  • Member in associations that require extraordinary accomplishments, judged by experts.
  • Remarkable scientific or scholarly contribution in the academic field.
  • Proof of participation as a judge or panel member, reviewing work of others in the same field.
  • Authorship of scholarly books or articles in journals with international circulation in the academic field.

This category is designed for multinational executives and managers who are transferring to a U.S. office or affiliate.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have employment outside the U.S. for at least one year in the past three years by a qualifying foreign entity.
  • A qualifying job offer in a similar managerial or executive role from a U.S. employer related to the foreign entity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is an EB-1 visa, and who can apply for it?
    The EB-1 visa is an employment-based U.S. visa category for individuals. An individual with extraordinary ability, recognized researchers and professors, and multinational managers and executives are eligible for this category.
  • Can I include my family in the EB-1 application?
    Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can also accompany you and apply for a green card or permanent residency as your dependents.
  • Can I apply for an EB-1 visa without any employment offer or sponsorship?
    Yes, you can file a self-petition without any job offer or sponsorship for EB-1A. However, this is not the case for other EB-1 visa categories, EB-1B and EB-1C.
  • What is the USCIS application processing time for an EB-1 visa category?
    The USCIS standard processing time for the I-140 form usually ranges from 6 to 10 months. By paying an extra fee, an applicant can opt for premium processing to speed up the process to 15 business days.
  • Does the EB-1 visa a direct pathway for the U.S. Green Card?
    Yes, the EB-1 approved candidate can directly apply for the U.S. Green Card without getting a temporary work visa initially. The EB-1 visa is considered the permanent visa category, offering a route to green card.
  • What is Hobberman’s turnaround time for the EB-1A visa category?
    We complete the EB-1A petition within four weeks of signing the retainer agreement and receiving all required documents.

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