- Lasted Update: February 15, 2026
United States EB-1A Visa
The EB-1A Immigration Program provides a fast-track pathway for individuals recognized for their extraordinary abilities in fields such as sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics to obtain permanent residency in the United States. This program not only facilitates the acquisition of a Green Card but also extends benefits to eligible dependents, offering the opportunity to live, work, and study in the country and eventually pursue citizenship. The process is designed for highly accomplished professionals who meet specific evidentiary criteria, ensuring that those who significantly contribute to their field can benefit from a streamlined immigration process.
United States EB-1A Visa Benefits
Residency and Family Inclusion
- Obtaining a Green Card (Permanent Residence in USA) for the investor and family members.
Dependents included:
- Spouse.
- Children under 21.
Travel and Quality of Life
Right to live, work, and study in the U.S.
Ease of Access
- No language requirement
- No labor certification requirement, no job offer required
- Pathway to U.S. citizenship after 5 years of residence in the USA
Eligibility Criteria for the EB1 Visa
- Have extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim for the individual’s achievements:
- Major internationally recognized award or a one-time achievement (i.e., Nobel, Oscar, Pulitzer, Olympic Medal), Or
- Meeting at least 3 of the 10 evidentiary criteria as benchmarks determining whether an individual qualifies as possessing extraordinary ability.
- The entry into the United States will substantially benefit the United States in the future.
- Continue working in the field of extraordinary ability upon coming to the United States.
EB-1 Visa Evidentiary Criteria
- Proof of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence.
- Proof of the original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions in the field of expertise.
- Published material about the excellence in either professional or trade publication or other major media.
- Authorship in scholarly, professional, or trade media.
- Commercial success in the performing arts.
- Being asked to judge others individually or on a panel for their work.
- Have had work displayed at artistic exhibitions and/or showcases.
- Membership in a distinguished association or organization whose membership relies on having an extraordinary ability.
- Performing a leading role in a distinguished organization.
- Proof you command a high salary or significant payment in relation to others in your field.
United States EB-1 Process
Processing time : 8 Months
Due Diligence And Application
- Submitting I-140 petition to USCIS.
- Completing immigrant visa stage and attending visa interview at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy upon I-140 petition approval.
Approval And Investment
- Filing adjustment of status application for those who are already in the U.S.
- Premium processing service with additional cost is available (within 15 days).
Residency
- The USCIS will grant residency to successful applicants once applicants receive the Green Card (unconditional permanent residence status) in the United States.
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