EB-1 Visa Lawyer | Extraordinary Ability, Professors & Executives Green Card Help
The EB-1 immigrant visa category is one of the fastest and most prestigious pathways to a U.S. green card. Designed for individuals who have risen to the very top of their fields, the EB-1 category is available to extraordinary ability professionals, outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational executives or managers.
For qualified applicants, the EB-1 offers priority processing, no labor certification requirement, and a more direct route to permanent residency.
At AB Legal Consult, we help talented individuals, academics, executives, and leaders prepare strong EB-1 petitions that clearly demonstrate their achievements and meet the high standards required by USCIS.
Whether you are applying under EB-1A, EB-1B, or EB-1C, we provide strategic guidance, documentation support, and full petition preparation to help you present your career in the best possible way.
What Is the EB-1 Visa Category?
The EB-1 category is the first-preference employment-based immigrant visa for individuals who can show extraordinary ability, international recognition, or leadership at a high level. It is divided into three subcategories:
EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability
EB-1B: Outstanding Professors and Researchers
EB-1C: Multinational Executives and Managers
Each category has unique eligibility criteria, but all are intended for individuals who have reached the top of their professions.
EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability
The EB-1A is for individuals who can show extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. This category does not require an employer sponsor, so applicants may self-petition.
To qualify, applicants must show either a major internationally recognized award or meet at least three of the following:
• Significant awards or prizes
• Membership in distinguished associations
• Published material about the applicant
• Acting as a judge or reviewer
• Original contributions of major significance
• Authorship of scholarly work
• Leading or critical roles
• High salary compared to peers
• Commercial success (if in arts or entertainment)
EB-1B: Outstanding Professors and Researchers
The EB-1B category requires a job offer from a U.S. university or research institution. Applicants must demonstrate international recognition for their academic achievements.
Typical evidence includes:
• International academic awards
• Published work and citations
• Peer review activities
• Research contributions
• Membership in prestigious academic associations
• Teaching or research experience
EB-1C: Multinational Executives and Managers
The EB-1C is for executives and managers who have worked abroad for at least one year in the past three years for a multinational company and are coming to the U.S. to continue working in an executive or managerial role.
This category involves:
• Demonstrating qualifying employment abroad
• Showing a proper U.S. employer relationship
• Documenting executive or managerial duties
• Proving company affiliation (parent, subsidiary, branch, affiliate)
Who Qualifies for the EB-1 Category?
Individuals who commonly apply for the EB-1 include:
• Scientists, researchers, and academics
• University professors
• Engineers and innovators
• Business leaders and entrepreneurs
• Medical doctors and healthcare experts
• Artists, filmmakers, musicians, and performers
• Athletes and coaches
• Technology and AI specialists
• Executives of multinational companies
If your achievements place you in the top tier of your field, you may be a strong EB-1 candidate.
The EB-1 Application Process
Step 1: Eligibility evaluation
We review your achievements and determine which EB-1 category best fits your profile.
Step 2: Evidence strategy
We identify the strongest criteria for your petition and outline the documents needed.
Step 3: Recommendation letters
We prepare detailed, high-quality expert letters tailored to your field.
Step 4: Petition preparation
We draft a detailed legal brief and organize all evidence in a clear, persuasive format.
Step 5: Filing with USCIS
We prepare and submit the I-140 petition. Premium processing may be available for EB-1A and EB-1B.
Step 6: Adjustment of status or consular processing
After I-140 approval, applicants pursue their green card either inside the U.S. or through a consulate abroad.
Common Challenges in EB-1 Cases
Applicants may face obstacles such as:
• Insufficient recognition or documentation
• Weak or vague recommendation letters
• Evidence that does not clearly demonstrate impact
• USCIS requests for additional proof
• Difficulty proving original contributions
• Limited publications or citations
We work closely with you to strengthen each part of your petition to reduce the risk of delays or RFEs.
How AB Legal Consult Helps With EB-1 Petitions
We provide full representation for EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-1C petitions, including:
• Detailed eligibility analysis
• Evidence evaluation and development
• Professional drafting of expert recommendation letters
• Preparation of persuasive legal arguments
• Organization and presentation of all supporting documents
• Strategizing for weak areas of the case
• Responding to RFEs or NOIDs if needed
We ensure that your achievements are presented clearly, accurately, and in line with USCIS expectations.
Start Your EB-1 Green Card Process Today
If you are an accomplished professional, researcher, artist, or executive and believe your achievements may qualify for the EB-1 visa, we are here to help. Our firm works with clients worldwide and provides personalized guidance throughout the entire immigration process.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an EB-1 lawyer and take the next step toward your U.S. green card.