AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm
Lawyer EB-1 Visa
At AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm, we are committed to helping professionals with extraordinary abilities obtain the EB-1 visa, allowing them to live and work in the United States.
The EB-1 visa is an employment-based immigrant visa category for individuals with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives or managers. This visa is one of the most prestigious and offers a fast track to permanent residency in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria to EB-1 Visa
To qualify for an EB-1 visa, the applicant must meet one of the following criteria:
Extraordinary Ability
Demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and recognition in fields such as sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. This can include major awards, memberships in associations that require outstanding achievements, publications, and more.
Outstanding Professors and Researchers
Have at least three years of experience in teaching or research and be internationally recognized as outstanding in a specific academic field.
Multinational Executives or Managers
Have been employed outside the United States in a company for at least one year in the past three years in an executive or managerial capacity and be transferred to a similar position in the United States.
Application Process
EB-1 Visa
- Initial Evaluation
We review your professional history and achievements to determine eligibility. - Petition Preparation
We gather and prepare all necessary documentation. - Petition Filing (Form I-140)
We submit the petition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). - Approval and Adjustment of Status
If the petition is approved, we proceed with the adjustment of status application or consular processing to obtain permanent residency.
Required Documentation to EB-1 Visa
Proof of achievements and awards.
Recommendation letters from recognized experts in the field.
Relevant publications and articles.
Evidence of previous and current employment in an executive or managerial capacity (for executives and managers).
Proof of achievements and awards.
Recommendation letters from recognized experts in the field.
Relevant publications and articles.
Evidence of previous and current employment in an executive or managerial capacity (for executives and managers).
Permanent Residency
The EB-1 visa provides a direct path to obtaining permanent residency in the United States.
No Job Offer Required
Applicants with extraordinary abilities do not need a permanent job offer.
Faster Processing Time
The EB-1 visa has a faster processing time compared to other employment-based visa categories.
Frequently Asked Questions about EB-1 Visa
Obtaining an EB-1 visa can be challenging due to the high eligibility standards, but with proper preparation, it is achievable.
Yes, spouses and unmarried children under 21 can be included in the application and obtain permanent residency along with the primary applicant.
Processing times can vary, but it typically takes between 8 to 14 months from filing to approval.
