If you’ve built an outstanding career, the EB-1 visa could be your path to living legally in the United States with a green card.
What is the EB-1 visa?
The EB-1 visa is a category of permanent residence in the US for professionals with extraordinary achievements in their fields. It is a first preference green card for individuals who stand out on a national or international level.
This category is ideal for those who work with excellence in the fields of:
- Arts
- Education
- Business
- Sports
- Academic Research
EB-1 visa types
EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability
Who can apply:
-Professionals with sustained recognition in fields such as science, arts, education, business or sports.
Criteria required:
- You must prove at least 3 of the 10 regulatory criteria, which include:
- Awards of national or international significance
- Published articles about your work
- Participation as a jury member in competitions or evaluations
- Receipt of a high salary compared to the market
- Recognized and impactful contributions to your field
EB-1B: Outstanding Professors and Researchers
Who can apply:
- University professors or internationally recognized researchers with at least 3 years of teaching or research experience and a job offer at a US institution.
Criteria required:
At least 2 of the following criteria must be proven:
- Significant academic awards
- Research published in recognized journals
- Participation as an evaluator of academic works
- Membership of prestigious merit-based bodies
- Conference presentations and number of citations
EB-1C: Multinational Executives and Managers
Who can apply:
- Managers and executives who have worked for at least 1 year, in the last 3, outside the USA, and who will be transferred to a managerial or executive position in the country, in the same company or corporate group.
Criteria required:
- Valid corporate relationship (corporate documentation, organizational charts, etc.)
- Evidence of the managerial or executive position held
- Evidence of the company’s operations in the country of origin and in the USA
How can Drummond Advisors help?
The Drummond Advisors team is prepared to handle every stage of your immigration process with confidence and precision. Our services include
- Profile analysis and eligibility assessment
- Process planning and assembly with personalized evidence
- Legal and immigration support until you obtain your Green Card
Wondering if you qualify for EB-1?
Talk to our experts through the available chat or via email info@drummondadvisors.com and find out which is the ideal way to live and work professionally in the United States.
Written by Marcos Ferreira, Content Analyst at Drummond Advisors
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