EB-1A Green Card
The EB-1A visa is an immigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. It provides a pathway to U.S. permanent residency (green card) without requiring a specific job offer or employer sponsorship, provided the applicant will continue working in their field of expertise.

Who is the Visa for?
Scientists, researchers, and academics
Artists, musicians, and creative professionals
Entrepreneurs and business leaders
Athletes, coaches, and other high-level professionals
Educators and thought leaders in specialized fields

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must show evidence of sustained national or international acclaim. They may qualify in two ways:
One-time achievement: Receipt of a major internationally recognized award (e.g., Nobel Prize, Olympic Medal).
Or, at least 3 out of 10 criteria below:
Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes/awards for excellence
Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement
Published material about the applicant in professional or major trade publications or other media
Participation as a judge of the work of others in the same or allied field
Original contributions of major significance to the field
Authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other media
Display of work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
Performance in a leading/critical role for distinguished organizations
Commanding a high salary or other significantly high remuneration compared to others in the field
Commercial successes in the performing arts
Visa Duration:
Grants U.S. permanent residency (green card).
No fixed “duration” permanent status with eligibility for naturalization after meeting residency requirements.
Processing Time:
Form I-140: Premium Processing available (15 days)
Form I-485: Timeline depends on visa bulletin priority dates
Overall: Processing varies by USCIS Service Center & applicant’s country
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Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing guidance