The EB-1 visa is a United States immigrant visa category for individuals with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors or researchers, and certain executives or managers of multinational corporations. It is divided into three subcategories:
EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability): For individuals who can demonstrate an extraordinary level of ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers): For those who have achieved international recognition for their achievements in a specific academic field.
EB-1C (Multinational Executives or Managers): For employees of multinationals who have worked in an executive or managerial capacity abroad and are now being transferred to the U.S.
Advantages.
No Labor Certification Required: There is no need to go through the labor certification process, which speeds up the process.
Processing Priority: The EB-1 visa typically has shorter wait times compared to other employment visas.
Permanent Residence: Once approved, the beneficiary and his/her immediate family (spouse and children under 21 years of age) can obtain permanent residence (Green Card).
Flexibility: The applicant does not need to be tied to a job offer, especially in the EB-1A subcategory.