Celebrating Rohit’s EB-1 Journey

Welcome to the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram podcast. Today, we are celebrating the success of our client Rohit, because his EB-1 Green Card that we had been working on for quite a few months was finally approved. Yeah! Now Rohit and his family can call America their permanent home. Ok, Let’s Talk about U.S. Immigration

The Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram works with many professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math because many of them have heard about the EB-1 Alien of Extraordinary Ability green card visa opportunity. In essence, an individual can apply for an EB-1 green card independently without requiring a U.S. employer to sponsor them, and this is huge, as it creates a tremendous opportunity for such candidates to take their future into their own hands.

I guess, the first thing we need to do for our audience is to explain in some detail what an EB-1 visa is, so they can appreciate what all that Rohit had to go through and how he successfully came through this process a winner.

The EB-1 Alien of Extraordinary Ability Visa is a type of employment-based, first-preference (first preference just means that these are the elite candidates; first in line for the available green cards for top-tier candidates) immigration visa available to individuals who possess extraordinary abilities in their fields of expertise.

This visa is designed for those who have achieved the top level of distinction within their profession, which can span the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics. Obtaining an EB-1 visa is a highly coveted opportunity due to its flexibility and prestige; it does not require a job offer or employer sponsorship, as many other visa categories do.

Understanding the EB-1 Visa

The EB-1 visa is part of the broader EB-1 category, including visas for outstanding professors, researchers, and certain multinational executives and managers. Specifically, the EB-1 Alien of Extraordinary Ability Visa, often referred to as the EB-1A, targets individuals with exceptional prowess. Applicants must demonstrate that their skills are outstanding and recognized at a national or international level.

Criteria for Qualification

To qualify for an EB-1A visa, applicants must provide extensive evidence of their extraordinary abilities. This can be established either through a “one-time achievement” such as a major internationally recognized award (e.g., a Nobel Prize) or by meeting at least three of the following ten criteria, as defined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):