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EB-1 Extraordinary Ability / Multinational

First-preference immigrant visa for extraordinary ability and multinational managers.

About this visa

EB-1 is an employment-based immigrant category that includes extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational executives and managers. Each subcategory has its own legal standard and sponsorship requirements.

An EB-1A extraordinary-ability petition may be self-sponsored; EB-1B and EB-1C require a qualifying employer. Evidence may center on sustained recognition, an academic record and qualifying research or teaching position, or the corporate relationship and managerial employment. Approval of an immigrant petition is separate from obtaining permanent residence, which also depends on visa availability and the final application stage.

What's included

◆Attorney assessment of the appropriate EB-1 subcategory.
◆Review of the individual's credentials and required sponsorship.
◆Evidence plan tailored to the applicable legal criteria.
◆Guidance on recommendation letters or corporate records.
◆Legal support letter and immigrant petition preparation.
◆USCIS petition submission and receipt tracking.

The path

1 · Define

Select the appropriate EB-1 subcategory and test the evidence against its requirements.

2 · Build

Develop the achievement, academic or corporate record supporting that classification.

3 · File & track

File the immigrant petition and explain how visa availability affects later stages.

Timing and features

No PERM labor certification is required; visa availability and any adjustment or consular stage require separate planning.