The EB-1A is a type of immigrant visa category that allows individuals with an extraordinary ability in their field to apply for a U.S. Green Card. This category is designed for individuals who have demonstration exceptional expertise and recognition in their respective fields, including but not limited to sciences, arts, education, business, and athletics.

To qualify for the EB-1A Green Card, the applicant must have extraordinary ability in their field, as demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim and achievements recognized in the form of extensive documentation, such as awards, publications, membership, or other evidence of exceptional expertise. This evidence includes documentation of major awards, published material about the applicant’s work, testimonials from experts, and evidence of the applicant’s commercial success or contributions to their industry.

What makes this category so special? Well in most immigration processes, immigration applications require a sponsor, this may be a business or a U.S. citizen. Here, applicants may self-petition themselves to receive the immigration benefit. The Applicant does not need a job offer or the help of an individual person to receive the Green Card. Additionally, for I-140 petitions, applicants have the option to use premium processing, which expedites the processing time of the petition, which is useful for those applicants who want a quicker decision. Afterwards, the applicant can apply for their Green Card either by adjusting their status if they are already in the United States or consular processing if they are outside of the United States.

Do you want to learn more about the EB-1A Green Card or other immigration processes, call our office at (915) 314-2363 to schedule a consultation today!