USCIS will only approve a petition for EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) if the petitioner meets all of the required criteria. Our team of EB-1 immigration lawyers is familiar with these requirements and will be able to help you prepare the necessary evidence.
Our firm can assist you with determining which category you qualify for based on your professional achievements. We will also advise you on the supplementary documentation needed to give you the best chance of success. Visit the website.
EB-1A
If you are a foreign national of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, you may qualify for an EB-1A visa. This visa category is intended for a “small percentage of individuals who have risen to the very top of their fields.” Unlike some other employment-based visas, this one does not require an offer of permanent employment from a US employer or labor certification.
The criteria that USCIS uses to determine EB-1A eligibility are extremely strict. It takes an expert to understand which evidence meets these criteria, and to craft a strategy that successfully highights your qualifications. The attorneys at North America Immigration Law Group have years of experience with this category, and can help you develop a strong case for your green card application.
EB-1B
EB-1B visas are available to outstanding professors and researchers. They must have international recognition for their work in a specific academic field and be sponsored by a university or research institution in the United States. The petitioner must have a job offer for a tenure-track teaching or research position at the sponsoring institution. No labor certification is required.
The EB-1A category is for individuals with extraordinary ability in science, art, education, business, or athletics. Applicants must submit extensive documentation to demonstrate their achievements.
Attorneys that specialize in handling EB-1 cases have a wealth of knowledge and expertise. They can assist you with gathering the necessary evidence to prove your qualifications and submit it in an organized way that will maximize your chances of approval.
EB-1C
The EB-1C visa category is designed to allow multinational managers who work for a company with an overseas branch to become permanent residents. The petitioning US employer must be a legal entity that operates as an affiliate, subsidiary or branch of the foreign parent company, and both the US and foreign entities must engage in business on a continuous basis.
Managers who qualify for the EB-1C category include those with supervisory responsibility over other employees or a department and must have been employed in this capacity for at least one year abroad. The evaluator must also be satisfied that the role in the US will continue to be of a managerial nature. An experienced immigration attorney can help ensure that all of the necessary evidence is provided to meet these requirements.
EB-1D
If you are an alien of extraordinary ability, you can qualify for a green card in the EB-1 category. This visa is for people who have received national or international acclaim and are at the top of their field of endeavor. A good EB-1 visa lawyer can help you prepare your petition for the best chance of success.
An experienced business immigration attorney knows what USCIS is looking for when it comes to EB-1A applications and will ensure that your petition adheres to the strict criteria. He or she can also assist you in getting recommendation letters and other evidence that will strengthen your case.
A skilled EB-1 visa lawyer will know what to do if you receive an RFE and will make sure that you respond in a timely manner. He or she will also be able to file a motion to reconsider or appeal if the evaluating officer makes a mistake.
EB-1E
An EB-1 visa allows you to secure permanent residency in the United States. It is for aliens of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. It is possible to qualify for this category without an American employer by demonstrating that you are one of “that small percentage who have risen to the very top of your field of endeavor.” You must also have sustained national or international acclaim, such as major internationally recognized awards or commercial success in the performing arts.
A specialized team of immigration lawyers at our firm can work with you to develop an EB-1 petition that will pass muster with a USCIS reviewer. This visa category offers a shorter wait time than other employment-based categories and does not require labor certification.
