EB-1 is an employment-based immigration category for individuals with extraordinary achievements or those meeting specific professional and managerial criteria. It is necessary to identify the correct subcategory before preparing the application.
Key Requirements
- EB-1A: Individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics; self-petitioning is allowed, no job offer is required, but one must continue to work in their field.
- EB-1B: Outstanding professors or researchers; a qualifying U.S. employer is required to sponsor.
- EB-1C: Certain multinational managers or executives; a U.S. employer is required to sponsor, and the appropriate corporate relationship must exist.
Documents to Prepare for Initial Assessment
- Detailed CV and work history.
- Degrees, awards, publications, and documentation of achievements and contributions.
- Recommendation letters, documentation of professional or managerial roles; corporate documents and U.S. position details if applicable.
This list helps initiate the discussion; the formal application will be determined by an attorney based on the specific case.
Process
An attorney identifies the appropriate subcategory, reviews the petitioner, and determines if a labor certification is required. After the petition stage, the application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status is processed according to the candidate's individual circumstances and visa availability.
Processing time depends on case review and visa status; the attorney refers to the Visa Bulletin when necessary. There is no standard timeline that applies to every application.
Important Considerations
The three EB-1 subcategories have different standards. Advanced degrees or executive titles alone are not sufficient to determine the appropriate application.
How Does KeyApply Assist?
KeyApply receives your request, organizes the information, and coordinates communication with U.S. immigration attorneys. The assigned attorney handles legal assessments, case strategy, and representation as per the agreed-upon service contract. After the assessment, the scope of work and service fees will be confirmed before you decide to proceed.
Service Fees
Selecting "Register for case assessment" at 0 CAD is an initial inquiry step, not the all-inclusive fee for the immigration application. Professional consulting fees, processing fees, government fees, translation costs, medical examinations, and incidental expenses are confirmed separately; you will pay according to the agreed-upon scope.
Related Services
- EB-2 – U.S. Immigration for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability
- EB-2 NIW – U.S. Immigration via National Interest Waiver
- EB-3 – U.S. Immigration for skilled workers and professionals
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Program Information: USCIS – EB-1.