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🧬 EB-1 Visa: “Employment-Based, First Preference”
The EB-1 visa is a U.S. immigrant visa category reserved for people with extraordinary ability, outstanding achievement, or top-level professional roles.
It’s sometimes called the “Einstein visa”, though that’s just a nickname — not an official title.
There are three sub-categories within EB-1:
Category
Who Qualifies
Proof Required
Individuals who have reached the very top of their field in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics
EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability
Must show sustained national or international acclaim; evidence like major awards, published work, critical reviews, media coverage, and proof of influence in the field
EB-1B: Outstanding Professors or Researchers
University professors or researchers recognized internationally for outstanding academic work
At least 3 years of teaching/research experience and evidence of scholarly contributions
EB-1C: Multinational Executives or Managers
Executives/managers transferred to U.S. branches of international companies
Must have worked abroad for at least 1 year in the preceding 3 years for the same employer or affiliated employer
🧾 Key Benefits
No labor certification required (no employer needs to prove that a U.S. worker couldn’t fill the job). Faster green card processing than most employment-based categories. EB-1A applicants can self-petition — they don’t need an employer to sponsor them.
⚖️ What Counts as “Extraordinary”?
U.S. immigration law (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)) defines it as:
“A level of expertise indicating that the individual is one of that small percentage who have risen to the very top of the field of endeavor.”
To qualify, the applicant must show either:
A major international award (like a Nobel Prize), or At least 3 of 10 types of evidence, such as: Nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement Published material about the person in major media Original contributions of major significance Display of work at exhibitions Leading roles, high salary, or commercial success in the field
Very Interesting
I assume it is difficult to get one.
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