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US EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
People with sustained national or international acclaim in their field can self-petition for a US green card — no employer or investment needed.
Programme overview
EB-1A is the “extraordinary ability” category within the first US employment-based preference. It is for people with sustained acclaim in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. Applicants file their own I-140 petition, with no US employer sponsorship, labour certification or investment, and can choose premium processing.
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InvestmentNo investment required
EmployerNot needed — self-petition
ProcessingPremium processing available for I-140
FamilySpouse and unmarried children under 21
Summary
EB-1A requires applicants to show extraordinary ability in their field, usually by meeting at least three of the ten USCIS criteria or by having received a major internationally recognised award. No employer sponsorship or investment is needed: you file the I-140 yourself and your whole family receives green cards.
Key benefits of EB-1A
- No US employer or job offer needed
- No labour certification (PERM)
- No investment required
- Premium processing available for I-140
- Spouse and children receive green cards too
Why Global Immigrate for EB-1A
- families approved
- 28+
- approval rate
- 96%
- offering this programme since
- 2019
Evidence and argument strategy
A team that knows the assessment standards plans your evidence, recommendation letters and personal statement, addressing each criterion in turn.
Planning for renewal and permanent residence
From the first application we plan for the conditions of renewal and permanent residence, not just the first step of entry.
Clear, transparent fees
All service fees and third-party costs are set out in writing before you sign — no hidden charges — and our refund terms are explained clearly.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Requirements
Applicants must show extraordinary ability in their field, usually by meeting at least three of these ten criteria (or by having received a major international award):
- Nationally or internationally recognised prizes or awards
- Membership of associations that require outstanding achievement
- Coverage of you and your work in professional or major media
- Judging the work of others in your field
- Original contributions of major significance to your field
- Authorship of scholarly articles in professional journals or major media
- Display of your work at exhibitions
- A leading or critical role for distinguished organisations
- A high salary compared with others in your field
- Commercial success in the performing arts
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Application process
- Profile assessment and evidence plan1–2 monthsWe assess which criteria you meet and plan the additional evidence and recommendation letters needed.
- Prepare and file I-1402–4 monthsCompile the evidence, recommendation letters and petition, and file the I-140.
- I-140 decisionPremium processing about 15 working daysWith premium processing USCIS decides within 15 working days; standard processing takes several months.
- Green card stageDepends on visa backlogFile I-485 to adjust status, or attend a consular interview, when your priority date is current.
EB-1A client stories
“I always thought EB-1A was for Nobel-level people. My consultant organised my citations, peer-review work and media coverage into clear evidence — and I realised I already qualified.”
I-140 approved with premium processing; the whole family had green cards within 14 months.
Dr Huang, Taipei“The recommendation letters were the key. They helped me reach colleagues overseas, and each letter addressed a different criterion.”
Approved first time, with no request for more evidence.
Ms Chou, Hsinchu“As a designer I had plenty of exhibitions and awards, but I didn’t know how to present them to USCIS. They made the case very persuasive.”
EB-1A approved on the strength of artistic achievements.
Mr Cheng, Hong KongEB-1AFAQ
How many criteria do I need to meet?
You generally need evidence for at least three of the ten criteria; USCIS then decides overall whether you are among the top of your field.
Do I need a US employer?
No. EB-1A is a self-petition, but you must show you will continue working in your field in the US.
Is premium processing available?
Yes. For a fee, USCIS decides the EB-1A I-140 within 15 working days (approval, request for evidence or denial). The green card stage still follows the visa backlog.
Can my children receive green cards too?
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can receive green cards as derivative applicants. In some cases the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) protects children who are close to 21.
Can I reapply if I am refused?
Yes. You can refile with additional evidence, or consider other routes such as EB-2 NIW.
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