Live and Work in the U.S. as a Person of Extraordinary Ability
The EB-1 visa is a U.S. immigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding academic or research achievements, or executive/managerial experience in multinational companies. This visa offers a fast-track route to a U.S. Green Card without needing labor certification.
At Borderless Lawyers, we help exceptional professionals secure permanent residency in the United States through the EB-1 category with precision and legal clarity.
✅ Who Qualifies for the EB-1 Visa?
There are 3 EB-1 subcategories:
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EB-1A – Extraordinary Ability
For individuals with national or international acclaim in:-
Sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics
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No job offer required
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Must show sustained recognition (e.g., awards, publications, media, memberships)
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EB-1B – Outstanding Professors and Researchers
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Requires international recognition for academic achievements
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At least 3 years of experience in teaching or research
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Must have a job offer from a U.S. institution
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EB-1C – Multinational Executives and Managers
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For executives/managers transferring to a U.S. office
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Must have worked for a related company abroad for at least 1 year in the past 3 years
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U.S. employer must sponsor the petition
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🔍 Key Advantages
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No PERM labor certification required
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Priority processing—typically faster than EB-2 or EB-3
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Self-petition available (EB-1A)
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Pathway to Green Card and U.S. citizenship
📋 Application Process
1. Eligibility Review
We assess your credentials, job role, and supporting evidence.
2. Petition Filing (Form I-140)
We prepare and file your EB-1 petition with USCIS.
3. Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing
If in the U.S., we file Form I-485 for Green Card. If abroad, we guide you through consular processing.
4. Receive Green Card
Once approved, you gain lawful permanent residency in the U.S.
🧾 Required Documents
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Passport and immigration history
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Detailed resume/CV
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Evidence of awards, publications, media mentions (EB-1A)
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Employer support letters (EB-1B/EB-1C)
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Employment contract or transfer letter
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Reference letters and professional endorsements
🧠 Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
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Expert legal guidance for EB-1 petition strategy
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Review of credentials and document preparation
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RFE (Request for Evidence) response support
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Adjustment of Status & consular interview assistance
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End-to-end immigration counsel until Green Card approval
🌐 Ready to Apply for the EB-1 Visa?
Let our U.S. immigration lawyers help you secure your Green Card through extraordinary ability or global leadership.