EB-1A · Extraordinary ability
You file your own petition
For people with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or sports. You do not need a job offer.
- Is a job offer needed?
- It depends
- Not needed for extraordinary ability.
- Labor certification?
- No
- Who files the petition?
- You or your employer
- You, for extraordinary ability; your employer, for the others.
Who it is for
This is the highest-priority employment category. It is meant for people with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or sports, for outstanding professors and researchers, and for managers or executives of multinational companies.
Three categories within EB-1
Each one has its own profile. In the review we define which one fits you.
EB-1B · Professors and researchers
With a job offer
For outstanding professors or scientific researchers. You need a job offer from a university or a research institute.
EB-1C · Managers and executives
Your employer files
For managers or executives of multinational companies who already work for the company abroad and will be transferred to a related office, subsidiary or affiliate in the U.S.
What you need
- Evidence of nationally or internationally recognized achievements: awards, publications, memberships or press coverage.
- Recommendation letters from experts in your field.
- For managers and executives: at least one year in a managerial role, within the last three years, at a related company outside the U.S.
- In the extraordinary ability category you can file your own petition. In the others, your employer files it.
How the process works
Profile review
We review your experience, education and achievements to confirm this category is the right one for you.
Gathering evidence
We organize your documents, letters and proof of achievements into a clear, complete file.
Immigrant petition
I-140
It is filed with immigration. This category does not require a labor certification.
Permanent residency
Depends on your situation
The last step depends on your situation. There are two paths:
Adjustment of status
I-485
Consular processing
DS-260
Complete guide
Want more information?
Download the complete PDF guide, with the detail of every requirement, stage and timeline of the process.
How we support you
- We review your profile and confirm this category fits you.
- We prepare and organize your documents.
- We explain every stage and remind you of every important date.
- We support you through the final step, whether by adjustment of status or consular processing.