Permanent residency for the world's most accomplished professionals. Self-petition with no job offer, no employer sponsor, and no labour certification required.
The EB-1A is the first preference employment-based green card category, reserved for individuals with extraordinary ability who have risen to the very top of their field. It carries the shortest backlogs of all employment-based green card categories.
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 requires you to satisfy at least 3 of 10 criteria — or provide evidence of a major, internationally recognised award (like a Nobel Prize).
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. Our EB-1A approvals span researchers, engineers, founders, doctors, athletes, and creatives.
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 clients pursue both simultaneously.
Yes. You file the I-140 petition from anywhere in the world. If 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 ~15 business days. For most nationalities, the EB-1 category is current (no backlog), so Adjustment of Status or consular processing can proceed immediately. Total time is often 12–18 months.
Yes. USCIS requires evidence that you intend to continue working in your area of extraordinary ability. This can be demonstrated through an offer of employment, research position, or stated plans that are consistent with your field.
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