The eb1 green card is a visa category that allows individuals to gain US citizenship through employment. The EB1 visa category is broken down into three different subcategories: EB-1A Persons of Extraordinary Ability; EB-1B Outstanding Professors or Researchers; and EB-1C Multinational Executives or Managers.
EB-1 visas are available to persons with extraordinary achievements in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. This category offers significant advantages over other employment-based categories, including no quota backlogs and the possibility to self-petition for permanent residency.
In order to qualify for an EB1 green card, you must have achieved international acclaim in your field of expertise through sustained national or international acclaim and recognition for your accomplishments. In addition, you must have documented evidence of your work and contributions to your field. This includes, but is not limited to, authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications, major media coverage and/or awards received for your work.
The EB-1 visa category is a first preference category, and as such, visa numbers are made available much more quickly than those in the second or third preference categories, which have quota-based backlogs. EB-1 visa holders can also file for Adjustment of Status (I-485) and eventually become a permanent resident much more quickly than other employment-based categories.
If you are determined to be eligible for an EB1 green card, it is highly recommended that you hire a knowledgeable immigration lawyer to guide you through the process. A qualified attorney will review your documentation and ensure that all required documents are filed correctly. Additionally, the attorney can advise you on how to best present your evidence to meet the ten requirements of the EB1 visa.
An experienced EB-1 attorney can also help you avoid the potential pitfalls and delays that can result from poorly prepared or submitted documents. By guiding you through the process and preparing all of your necessary documentation properly, your attorney can ensure that your petition is filed and adjudicated in a timely manner.
To determine if you are eligible for an EB1 green card, contact the attorneys of Legalpad to schedule a consultation. We will evaluate your background, career goals and current situation to recommend the best path forward. We are committed to providing personalized, high quality service and assisting you with all of your immigration needs. We look forward to hearing from you. Please call or email our office today to set up your consultation. We speak several languages and can assist clients around the world. We are located in Washington, DC. You may also complete our online immigration evaluation form. We offer free consultations for all of our services. LegalPad has been named one of the top 100 law firms in America by the American Lawyer magazine. We are listed in the 20th annual America’s Leading Lawyers for Business publication and were named among the nation’s top 50 immigration lawyers by Corporate Counsel magazine. In addition, LegalPad has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Leading Firm in Immigration.