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In the United States, there is a saying that “everybody loves a winner,” and it could not be more accurate. Individuals with extraordinary abilities have the opportunity to live and work in the United States legally by obtaining an EB-1A visa<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, you will discover the essential facts about the EB-1A visa application process.<\/span><\/p>\n Commonly known as the extraordinary ability visa, the EB-1A visa allows foreign nationals that are highly gifted in their field of expertise to apply for permanency residence in the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The term extraordinary ability refers to a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that typically encountered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Hence, EB-1A visa applicants need to demonstrate that they have extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international claim.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, applicants should demonstrate that they will continue working in their field of expertise after obtaining permanent residency in the United States. Given that the EB-1A is an employment-based visa, applicants can either self-petition or apply through a US employer<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n EB-1A applicants may demonstrate extraordinary ability through presenting a one-time achievement or major internationally recognized prize (e.g., Pulitzer prize, Nobel prize, Olympic medal).<\/span><\/p>\n Applicants who do not have a one-time achievement can also apply as long as they provide evidence of at least three out of the following ten criteria provided by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are certain fields of expertise that are more likely to be classified as extraordinary abilities than others. However, it does not mean that simply because someone did not classify as an EB-1A applicant that he\/she has not an extraordinary ability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, some fields of expertise do not receive the level of recognition and achievements deserved, which can be a negative thing for several applicants when they need to provide evidence that they meet the EB-1A criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The first step for EB-1A visa applicants is to file a Form I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker). The filling fee for this form is $700, but applicants can also choose a premium processing fee (Form I-907) of $2,500 for a more expedited process.<\/span><\/p>\n Typically, premium processing applicants have their petition adjudicated by the USCIS within 15 calendar days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Applicants who are currently in the United States can file an Adjustment of Status Petition (l-485), and simultaneously apply for an employment<\/a>\/work authorization with the USCIS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this sense, an applicant can decide to either file an l-140 form, wait for USCIS decision, and only then file an l-485 for adjustment of status, or file the Adjustment of Status Petition in-parallel with the l-140 petition.<\/span><\/p>\n The second option is allowed only for applicants whose countries are current with the EB-1A category. Also, it is worth noticing that even if the applicant decides to pay the premium processing fee for the l-140 petition, it will not apply for the l-485 petition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Regardless if the applicant is in or outside of United States territory, the best approach is to work with an experienced immigration attorney<\/a> to assess the situation individually and determine the best strategy accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Undoubtedly, winning an EB-1A visa is not an easy task, especially when you are on your own. Attorney Romy B. Jurado, Esq.<\/a> is an experienced attorney<\/a> who\u00a0will provide you all the guidance you need to succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n Waste no time and money with uncertainty. Call Attorney Romy B. Jurado<\/a> today at (305) 921-0976<\/a>\u00a0or send an email to Romy@juradolawfirm.com<\/a> to schedule a consultation.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the United States, there is a saying that “everybody loves a winner,” and it could not be more accurate. Individuals with extraordinary abilities have the opportunity to live and work in the United States legally by obtaining an EB-1A visa. In this article, you will discover the essential facts about the EB-1A visa application […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3890,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"%%post_title%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"Click here to discover all you need to know about the Eb1a visa application process. 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