The EB1-1 Visa, or Employment-Based Extraordinary Ability Green Card (First Preference), is part of the EB-1 set of permanent residency US visas.
EB1-1 is available to foreign nationals who demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field, whether the sciences, the arts, education, business, or athletics. Extraordinary ability is normally proven through showing evidence of “sustained national or international acclaim”.
There are five different employment-based (EB) categories. The first is EB-1 which is classified for individuals that are “priority workers,” granting them first preference in acquiring a green card. The EB-1 Green Card is premised around extraordinary skills regarding the participant’s occupation. Within the EB-1 category, there are three different subcategories of priority workers that will qualify.
- Extraordinary Ability (EA)
- An evident of superior abilities in the field of science, art, education, business, or athletics. Must be able to provide relevant proof of recognition.
- Outstanding Professor and Researcher (OPR)
- Intended for highly-acknowledged scholars or scientists.
- Multinational Executives and Managers (MEM)
- Executives or managers of multinational companies who are starting a new office/business in the United States. The other option is being an executive or manager who is being transferred to the United States by a reputable international company.
The EB-1 is a highly popular option because it does not require a PERM Labor Certification. The Labor Certification is typically an extensive and costly filing process in order to determine if the requirements of the available position are able to be filled by a U.S. worker. When the Labor Certification is required the applicant risks being rejected which can constraint the applicant’s time and expenses.
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