US Immigration – EB1A
Employment-Based First Preference (EB1A) Visas
Employment-Based First Preference (EB1A) visas are an immigrant visa available to individuals with extraordinary abilities in the fields of science, art, education, business, or athletics, who would like to immigrate to the United States. To qualify as a person of extraordinary ability, the applicant must prove that they are in the very top percentage of their field.
An applicant can prove they have extraordinary ability by showing that they attained a one-time achievement, such as winning the Nobel Prize or an Academy Award, or by proving at least three of the following (more is better!):
-S/he has received a slightly lesser national or international recognition award or prize.
-S/he has obtained membership in prestigious associations and organizations.
-There is published material about the applicant in professional or major trade publications or other major media.
-S/he has judged the work of others.
-S/he has contributed highly significant original scientific or scholarly works in the field.
-There is evidence of his/her authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional journals, or other major media.
-S/he has been employed in a critical or essential capacity for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation.
-S/he makes or will make a comparably high salary.
-His/her works have been displayed in an art exhibition or show.
-S/he has media success in the performing arts demonstrated in box office receipts or entertainment sales.
One of the key advantages of the EB1A visa is that applicants can self-petition, which means they do not need an employer to sponsor them! Another advantage is that it does not require a job offer or labor certification, which significantly expedites the immigration process.
If you are someone who has risen to the very top of your field and are interested in obtaining a green card in the United States, please contact Aspire Visa Attorneys at 970-680-1223 to schedule a consultation. You can also schedule a consultation by clicking here.
*Please be advised that this is not intended to be legal advice nor does engagement with this post create an attorney-client relationship.
For more information see:
Business Immigration – Aspire Visa Attorneys (AVA)
Working in the United States | USCIS
**Current as of September 12, 2023