The EB-1A category of visa allows for the issuance of green cards to foreign nationals who have demonstrated their exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. While there are a number of different classifications under this category, it is important to understand that not all are equal. For example, while the EB-1A can be issued to individuals with no prior work experience in their field of study or expertise, they must still show evidence of sustained national or international acclaim.

Here we dig deeper into what exactly constitutes “exceptional ability” and how you might qualify for an EB-1A green card based on this criteria.

What is an EB1 green card?

An EB-1 Green Card is the most prestigious type of green card there is. You can get an EB-1 Green Card if you have an extraordinary ability in science, education, business or athletics, and are able to show that you will be making an extraordinary contribution to the US. If you fit this category, it means that your skills are so great that they would benefit America as a whole and not just one specific company or organization.

An example of how this works: if your job requires a high level of skill or expertise in some field and there aren’t many people with similar skills in the US labor market then that makes it easier for someone to prove they meet these requirements because they won’t have as many competitors working alongside them. However if everyone has roughly equal talent then it becomes harder for employees to stand out amongst their peers which could potentially make them less competitive candidates overall unless something else sets them apart such as years spent working overseas without losing sight of their goals (because maybe being away gave them more time on their hands).

Who qualifies for an EB1 green card?

The EB-1A green card for outstanding researchers, professors and teachers applies if you are an individual researcher or professor who can show that their work is so original and significant that it will have a major impact on the advancement of knowledge in their field.
The EB-1B green card for outstanding business people applies if you are an owner of a U.S. business who can demonstrate that your business provides critical benefits to the U.S., such as creating jobs or contributing to economic growth through research activities or investment capital.

What are the benefits of getting an EB1 green card?

You can live and work in the United States.
You can travel to and from the United States without restriction or fear of being denied entry.
You can apply for U.S. citizenship after five years (or less, depending on how long you have been married to a U.S. citizen). If you are married to a U.S.-citizen spouse, you may be eligible for expedited citizenship processing! It’s important to note that having an EB-1 immigrant visa does not automatically guarantee naturalization; however, it does make it much easier because one of the requirements for gaining citizenship is demonstrating lawful permanent residence status by providing evidence of it on your case record (such as an I-551 stamp in your passport). If your application has already been approved by USCIS before applying for naturalization, this means that all necessary steps toward becoming a citizen have already been completed! That way there won’t be any delays in obtaining papers such as Social Security cards or birth certificates due to time spent waiting between approval dates — instead everything will go smoothly from start till finish, so long as nothing goes wrong along the way.
Bring family members over with you! This includes spouses/partners under 21 years old who are sponsored financially by parents who qualify under “immediate relatives” category rules (and some other limited circumstances) but unfortunately excludes siblings unless they were born abroad after age 16 who haven’t yet turned 21 themselves; however these restrictions may not apply if they meet certain criteria such as disabilities preventing them from working full time jobs during most hours each day 5 days per week throughout most weeks each year without missing.

How do I apply for an EB1 green card?

To get an EB1 green card, you must first be eligible for the EB1 green card category. In order to do this, you must have:

A job offer from a U.S. employer who can prove that they cannot find qualified workers in the United States who are willing and available to fill the position;
A qualifying degree or experience;
A U.S.-based petition on Form I-140 (this petition will be filed by your employer).

What else do I need to know about applying for an EB1 green card?

The application process can take a long time and if you are applying for an EB1 green card, you must have an approved I-140 petition. If you are applying for an EB1 green card, you must also have a qualifying employer.

If you meet the requirements, getting an EB1 green card will greatly benefit you.

You won’t have to wait in line.
You won’t have to pay a fee.
You won’t have to wait for a visa number or visa availability (the category is currently closed).
Your application can be processed quickly because most cases are approved in under six months and only take several weeks if they go up against another applicant with similar qualifications.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many benefits to getting an EB1 green card. It’s important to note that this type of visa is not available for everyone and only certain types of workers can apply. However, if you meet the requirements then it is highly recommended that you do so because it will greatly benefit not only yourself but also your family members as well. For any green card help, feel free to contact us. We will assist in filing your green card application at an economical cost.