{"id":3880,"date":"2021-04-30T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/?p=3880"},"modified":"2022-04-22T02:24:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T06:24:09","slug":"eb1a-visa-application-process-2021-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/eb1a-visa-application-process-2021-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"EB-1A Visa Application Process 2021: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-48px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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

Understanding the EB-1A Visa\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\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 Visa Requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\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