EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Green Card
Permanent residency for the absolute top percentage of professionals (Self-Petition).
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Permanent residency for the absolute top percentage of professionals (Self-Petition).
The EB-1A Extraordinary Ability classification is one of the most prestigious paths to a U.S. Green Card. Reserved for individuals who have risen to the top of their field in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, this category allows you to bypass the lengthy labor certification process and, in many cases, self-petition without a U.S. employer.
At Revital Shavit Immigration Law, we help you translate your professional lifetime of achievements into a compelling narrative that meets the rigorous standards of U.S. Immigration.
Do You Qualify for the EB-1A?
To succeed, you must demonstrate "extraordinary ability" through sustained national or international acclaim. USCIS evaluates this based on either a one-time significant achievement (like a Nobel Prize or Olympic Medal) or by meeting at least three of the following ten criteria:
Criterion | Description |
Awards | Documentation of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence. |
Membership | Membership in associations in the field that demand outstanding achievement of their members. |
Published Material | Published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media. |
Judging | Evidence that you have been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel. |
Original Contributions | Evidence of your original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance. |
Scholarly Articles | Evidence of your authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media. |
Artistic Exhibitions | Evidence of your work that has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases. |
Leading/Critical Role | Evidence of having performed a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations. |
High Salary | Evidence that you command a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field. |
Commercial Success | Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts. |
Our Approach
An EB-1A petition is not merely a collection of documents; we approach it as a comprehensive portfolio of your career.
Strategic Evidence Curation: We don't just list your awards; we provide the "secondary evidence" (prestige of the awarding body, circulation of the media, etc.) that proves their significance.
Expert Opinion Letters: We work with industry leaders to secure high-impact recommendation letters that contextualize your influence.
The "Final Merits Determination": We build your case to survive the "Kazarian" standard, ensuring the officer sees a "totality of circumstances" that proves you are among the small percentage who have risen to the very top.
The Revital Shavit Advantage
Self-Petitioning Support: No employer? No problem. We guide you through the process of sponsoring yourself.
Transparent Success: We provide honest assessments. If you're not ready for the EB-1A yet, we'll help you build a roadmap to get there or explore O-1 or NIW alternatives.
