Permanent residency for the world's most accomplished professionals. Self-petitioned, with no job offer, no employer sponsor, and no labour certification required. The EB-1A doesn't ask you to wait for someone else to vouch for you. It asks you to prove what you've already done.
The EB-1A is a first-preference green card for individuals at the very top of their field. It also has some of the shortest backlogs, making the path to permanent residency faster than many other employment-based options.
Self-petition with Form I-140
File your own green card petition without relying on an employer to sponsor you.
No employer or job offer required
Your extraordinary achievements speak for themselves. No employer sponsor is needed to file.
No PERM labour certification
Skip the time-consuming labour market test entirely. It is fully waived for EB-1A petitions.
Shortest EB green card backlogs
Priority dates are typically current or near-current for most nationalities.
USCIS defines extraordinary ability as meeting at least 3 of its 10 criteria or providing evidence of a major internationally recognised award, such as a Nobel Prize, but many applicants are closer to qualifying than they realise when their achievements are properly framed.
Prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavour.
Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement, judged by recognised national or international experts.
Published material about you in professional publications, major trade publications, or other major media.
Participating, individually or on a panel, as a judge of the work of others in your field.
Evidence of original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance.
Authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media.
Display of your work in the field at artistic exhibitions or showcases.
Performance of a leading or critical role for organisations or establishments with a distinguished reputation.
Evidence of a high salary or other remuneration for services, compared to others in the field.
Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts (box office receipts, album sales, etc.).
You don't need to be a Nobel laureate. Veripass has secured EB-1A approvals for researchers, engineers, founders, doctors, athletes, and creatives — professionals who, until they spoke with us, had no idea how close their existing record already was to a green card.
Self-petitioning means there's no employer's legal team standing behind your case. The strength of your petition depends entirely on how well your achievements are built into evidence. That's where Veripass earns its place.
Over 400 successful EB-1A petitions built and filed by our team.
On cases as specialised as yours.
A dedicated attorney and paralegal who structures your evidence around your strongest criteria.
So you always know exactly where your case stands.
From the vibrant energy of Times Square to the timeless grandeur of the Grand Canyon, life in the United States means access to some of the world's most legendary landmarks — and a country where ambition has no ceiling.
The O-1A is a temporary, non-immigrant work visa; the EB-1A grants permanent residency — a green card. Both use similar evidence standards, but the EB-1A allows self-petition, while the O-1A requires an employer or agent. Many Veripass clients pursue both at the same time.
Yes. You can file the I-140 petition from anywhere in the world. If it's approved and your priority date is current, you proceed through consular processing at your local US embassy rather than Adjustment of Status.
With premium processing, I-140 approval takes approximately 15 business days. For most nationalities, the EB-1 category is currently with no backlog, so Adjustment of Status or consular processing can proceed immediately afterwards. Total time is often 12 to 18 months.
Yes. USCIS requires evidence that you intend to continue working in your area of extraordinary ability — demonstrated through an offer of employment, a research position, or clearly stated plans consistent with your field.
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