I-140 EB-1 | Extraordinary Ability
Form I-140 EB-1 is used to apply for an employment-based, first-preference permanent resident visa if you are an alien of extraordinary ability. You must meet at least 3 of the 10 criteria, listed below.
Qualifications
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Be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim
What You'll Need
You must meet at least 3 of the 10 criteria, listed below, or provide evidence of a one-time achievement (i.e., Pulitzer, Oscar, Olympic Medal) as well as evidence showing that you will be continuing to work in the area of your expertise. No offer of employment or labor certification is required.
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Evidence of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
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Evidence of your membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members
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Evidence of published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media
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Evidence that you have been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel
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Evidence of your original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
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Evidence of your authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
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Evidence that your work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
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Evidence of your performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
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Evidence that you command a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
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Evidence of your commercial successes in the performing arts
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FAQs
If your I-140 EB-1 petition is approved, your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may be eligible to apply for admission to the United States in E-14 or E-15 immigrant status, respectively.
Yes, there is a $700 filing fee. If you apply online, you can also pay online. If you pay by mail, then you can pay via money order, personal check, cashier’s check, or by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
You can file your form online or by mail. Filing online allows you to:
- Pay your filing fee online
- Check the status of your case
- Receive notifications and case updates
- View personalized case completion date estimates
- Respond to requests for evidence
- Manage your contact information, including updating your address
You can create an account to file online. You can also mail your form to your region’s designated USCIS office.
Of course, you can choose to manage your case independently. However, working with immigration experts can help you navigate the process and provide guidance throughout.
You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.
Immigration issues can be quite complicated. Combine that with the current rate of change in U.S. policies, it can be hard to keep up. Our team puts their experience to work for you and your particular situation. We work hard to stay on top of policy changes and are prepared for changes down the line. We offer patented online software, MyEsq, that streamlines the filing process and makes our knowledgeable team of lawyers just a click away.
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