EB-1 Visa: Exceptional Ability

The EB-1 visa is an employment-based visa for foreign nationals who demonstrate extraordinary ability in a qualifying field or industry - science, arts, education, business, and athletics. EB-1 applicants will need to prove their extraordinary abilities by submitting a list of achievements or through sustained national / international acclaim.

The EB-1 visa has three categories - A, B, and C

EB-1a Visa: applicants demonstrating extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, business, education, or athletics.

EB-1b Visa: professors, educators, or researchers.

EB-1c Visa: managers or executives employed by multinational companies

EB-1 Visa Requirements and Application Process Overview

The EB-1 is one of the most desirable visa / green cards because applicants do not need a PERM Application or Labor Certification from the United States Department of Labor.

Who is Qualified to Apply for This Visa?

Persons with Extraordinary Ability - Applicants must show that they excel in the sciences, arts, business, education, or athletics. These applicants need to provide extensive documentation showing national / international acclaim and recognition in their particular field, however, they do not need to show proof of a job offer provided they will be working in their same field of expertise.

Outstanding Professors, Educators, and Researchers - Applicants should be internationally recognized in their field and have at least three years of experience working in education or research. These applicants must prove they are coming to the United States to pursue their tenure, work as a teacher, or some comparable research position at a college, university, or institute of higher learning. These applicants must also prove they have received a job offer from a qualified employer and file an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker.

Multinational Managers and Executives - Applicants are employed at an international parent, affiliate, subsidiary, or branch of a U.S. company. They must prove they have remained employed for at least one year of the preceding three, and the applicant’s job titles should fall under “managerial” or “executive”. Applicants must also prove they have received a legitimate job offer and file an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker.