EB1A (Employment-Based First Preference Immigration: Extraordinary Ability), which is a category of the U.S. green card, aims to attract individuals with extraordinary abilities in fields such as science, art, education, business, or sports. Applicants must prove that they have reached the top level in their professional fields and demonstrate their outstanding achievements through internationally recognized awards or other specific criteria. Compared with other immigration routes, EB1A does not require a labor certification, and applicants can file the application on their own, providing a relatively fast way for top talents around the world to obtain U.S. permanent residency. Compared with NIW (National Interest Waiver), the criteria for EB1A (Extraordinary Ability) are more stringent, requiring applicants to have a higher level of outstanding achievements in their fields, and usually international recognition or awards are needed to prove their achievements.

Background Requirements for EB1A Applicants:

The number of citations of SCI papers should be over 200.

Advantages of EB1A:

(1)No support from a U.S. employer is required.

(2)It usually takes an average of 2 to 3 years to obtain a green card.

(3)There is no investment risk.

(4)Once the main applicant gets the green card, minor children and the spouse can obtain the green card immediately.