EB-1A GREEN CARD Guideline
INTRODUCTION
For foreign employees with exceptional talent in business, arts, education, sciences, or athletes who have won sustained national or international acclaim, the EB-1A permanent immigrant visa is reserved. People who are considered to be at the pinnacle of their field and who are immigrating to the United States to work in that field are eligible for the EB-1 extraordinary ability classification.
Requirements for the EB-1A visa
You must show sustained national or international recognition and your accomplishments must have been acknowledged in the field in order to qualify for an EB-1A visa. You can meet this requirement in one of the following ways; a) either you have won a significant, globally renowned honor, such as the Nobel Prize, b) or you meet at least three of the ten criteria listed. These requirements are as follows:
- Evidence of a significant honor or award that is nationally or internationally renowned.
- Membership in organizations that demand exceptional performance (as judged by recognized experts).
- Prominent publications (authored by others) that discuss you and your work.
- Serve as a reviewer of other people’s work in your field.
- Significant achievements in your field.
- Authorship of academic publications or articles.
- Exhibitions or displays of artistic work.
- Playing a crucial or leading position for prestigious organizations.
- A high wage or other compensation, compared to others in the field.
- Financial success in performing arts.
Requirements in detail
- How can I prove that I have won a significant prize or award that is known nationally or internationally?
Documentation detailing the requirements for winning the award, the importance and prestige of the award, organization or committee, the voting process, previous winners, the number of awards given each year, and a copy or picture of the award.
- How can I prove that I belong to organizations that demand exceptional success (as judged by recognized experts)?
Documents outlining the association’s mission, target membership, and reputation within the national or international community, documents outlining the qualifications and criteria for membership, and other pertinent requirements for membership should be provided.
- How can I provide evidence of relevant published content about me and my work that was authored by others?
The material’s title, author, publication date, and any appropriate translations should all be included in the evidence. Additional supporting documentation should consist of copies of publications, documents attesting to the importance of the published materials, information on how often and how many copies of the publication were distributed, and any additional published materials.
- How can I show that I have served as a judge of others’ work in my field?
Documents concerning the event and committee, the selection criteria for each judge and a justification on how and why you were selected to serve as a judge.
- How can I show significant contributions to my field?
Evidence of significant original contributions to the field, letters of recommendation from impartial professionals who can speak about your accomplishments and their importance in the field serve as a great proof.
- How can authors of scholarly papers in reputable journals or other important media be proven?
Affidavits, letters, and other publications that illustrates the significance and value of the articles in the field, proof that shows the work was mostly your own creation, and the importance of the trade publication, or other significant media where your scholarly paper was published.
- How can I prove that my work has been shown at exhibitions or showcases of the arts?
Records attesting to your authorship of the displayed work, to the venue’s (virtual or otherwise) status as an artistic display, and copies of advertising materials that include distribution details.
- How can I prove that I have held a position of leadership for a reputable organization?
Documents attesting to the leadership position, details about the organization’s prestigious reputation and any additional document that demonstrate a significant contribution.
- How can I prove that I am paid more than others in my field?
You may provide evidence in the form of copies of employment contracts, tax returns, or payroll records, as well as documentation proving that you have received other sizable kinds of payment for your services.
- How can I prove that my performing arts business is successful?
Box office receipts, sales of records, cassettes, CDs, and videos are some examples of proof that can be provided to support these requirements. This standard applies to actors, musicians, performers, and vocalists.
Method for Filing
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Form 1-140 is used to submit the petition.
Benefits of EB-1A
The benefits of the EB-1A category for foreigners with exceptional talents include;
- It does not demand a commitment to a long-term position in the US.
- Its more adaptable than the procedure for labor certification. You may be able to change employment sooner and may be able to transition to a far wider choice of career alternatives compared to the labor certification process.
- A self-petition is possible. In other words, no one at the college or workplace where you work needs to sign the petition.
EB-1A disadvantages
The following drawbacks pertain to the EB-1A category for foreigners with remarkable talents;
- You must be exceptional, not just good and not everybody is eligible.
- Although the labor certification procedure isn’t always predictable, it can be less predictable than cases that are filed through it.