Is it Easy to Get Approved for an EB-1 Visa?

Relocating to another country is a challenging decision. You will change your environment, social groups, jobs, and other aspects of your life. Before you pack up your house, you must receive approval for a green card.

Extraordinary Immigration PLLC understands that applying for a traditional green card might not be the best solution for your case. If you qualify for extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, or multinational executive or manager, opting for a first preference type of Visa can help you obtain better results in the immigration process.

EB-1 Visas target people who have outstanding skills and accomplishments in their fields. Several eligibility criteria will influence the answer you will receive. If you plan to apply for a green card to immigrate to the United States and do not know how to begin the process, reading the following points might be useful.

What Is an EB-1 Visa?

EB-1 Visa has three categories with different eligibility criteria. EB-1A refers to the Extraordinary Ability Visa, which allows you to immigrate to the United States if you satisfy at least three out of 10 criteria. Earning a higher salary than average or playing a vital role in your distinguished organization are essential criteria that can help you in the immigration process.

You can apply for an EB-1B, Outstanding Professors, and Researchers Visa if you can demonstrate that you received international recognition in an academic field and have at least three years of experience in the specific area. Last but not least, EB-1C Visa, Certain Multinational Manager or Executive Visa, offers you the option to immigrate if a U.S. petitioning employee wants to hire you in a managerial or executive capacity.

Eligibility Criteria and Single Extraordinary Achievements

To qualify for the EB-1 Visa, you must comply with several eligibility criteria. EB-1 Visas require you to demonstrate that you have made a generous contribution to artistic, scholarly or scientific work or have written specialized publications. On the other hand, winning an Academy Award, Pulitzer Prize, or Olympic Medal will improve your application. Winning such awards is considered a Single Extraordinary Achievement.

For an EB-1B Visa, you will need a membership in associations with outstanding achievements, have materials published in professional publications, or contributed to original scientific or scholarly research. EB-1C Visa targets individuals with a strong relationship with the business entity that petitions their immigration and works for at least one year for that specific employee. 

How to Improve Your Chances

While the criteria listed above are essential for your immigration process, there are additional ways to improve your green card application. For example, you can search for an attorney specializing in non-traditional immigration visas. This process can be complicated when you do not know what to do, and having a lawyer by your side to guide you will improve your application’s quality. 

Additionally, an immigration attorney knows the criteria’s particularities and can provide you with tips and valuable advice. Even if the EB-1 Visa offers the possibility to apply for a first preference visa, the application process is not easy. You will encounter tight deadlines, additional fees, documentation, and proof requirements.