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The EB-1 (Employment-Based First Preference) visa is a pathway to a green card (lawful permanent residency) in the United States for individuals with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors or researchers, and certain multinational executives or managers.
It's a first-preference employment-based immigration category, meaning it's given priority over other employment-based green card categories.
Here's a breakdown:
For individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim.
EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers):
For those with international recognition for outstanding achievements in a specific academic field, requiring at least 3 years of experience in teaching or research.
EB-1C (Multinational Executives and Managers):
For managers or executives who have been working for a related company outside the U.S. for at least one year in the past three years and are coming to work for the same or related company in the U.S. in a managerial or executive capacity.
At Sky with us Explorers Limited. Our focus under the EB1 category is on the EB-1A Green Card as this employment base category requires no employer sponsorship...
Premium U.S. Green Card Pathways for Top Talent and Executives.At Sky With Us Explorers Ltd., we specialize in helping high-achieving individuals and professionals secure U.S. permanent residency through the EB-1 visa categories — the fastest and most prestigious employment-based immigration routes.The EB-1 visa is ideal for those who demonstrate exceptional talent, leadership, or global career impact. Unlike other categories, it often does not require labor certification and offers priority processing, making it one of the most desirable green card options.---✅ EB-1A: Individuals with Extraordinary AbilityThis category is designed for individuals who have achieved national or international acclaim in their field.
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At Sky With Us Explorers Ltd., we specialize in helping high-achieving individuals and professionals secure U.S. permanent residency through the EB-1 visa categories — the fastest and most prestigious employment-based immigration routes.
The EB-1 visa is ideal for those who demonstrate exceptional talent, leadership, or global career impact. Unlike other categories, it often does not require labor certification and offers priority processing, making it one of the most desirable green card options.
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✅ EB-1A: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability
This category is designed for individuals who have achieved national or international acclaim in their field. You may qualify if you are at the top of your profession in areas like:
Arts, Sciences, Education, Business, or Athletics
To Qualify to need to Demostrate .
Have a won a prestigious one-time major international award (like a Nobel Prize, Olympic medals or major industry recognitions)
OR
Meet at least 3 out of 10 USCIS criteria below
Here are the 10 USCIS criteria for the EB‑1A (Extraordinary Ability) visa category. To qualify, you must either:
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✅ The 10 EB-1A Criteria (USCIS Standard).
1. Lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards.
For excellence in your field of expertise.
2. Membership in associations
That require outstanding achievement as a condition of membership (not just general membership).
3. Published material about you.
In professional or major trade publications or other major media.
4. Participation as a judge of others’ work.
Either individually or on a panel — reviewing others in your field (e.g., peer review, award juries, competitions).
5. Original contributions of major significance.
In your field of science, education, arts, sports, or business.
6. Authorship of scholarly articles.
Published in professional or major trade publications or other major media.
7. Display of your work
At artistic exhibitions or showcases (galleries, museums, festivals).
8. Leading or critical role.
For distinguished organizations or establishments.
9. High salary or significantly high remuneration.
In relation to others in your field.
10. Commercial success in the performing arts.
Documented success in terms of box office receipts, record sales, streaming metrics, or similar.
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📌 Note: Strong documentation is required for each criterion you claim (e.g., certificates, press coverage, letters from experts, salary comparison charts, etc.)
📌 No job offer required. Self-petition is allowed.
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✅ EB-1B: Outstanding Professors and Researchers.
Reserved for exceptional academics who have:
At least 3 years of research or teaching experience
A job offer for a tenure-track or research role at a U.S. institution
Recognition for outstanding contributions, publications, or leadership in their academic field
📌 Requires a job offer from a U.S. university or research institution.
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✅ EB-1C: Multinational Managers and Executives.
Tailored for corporate leaders and business executives transferring from an overseas company to a U.S. branch, affiliate, or subsidiary. You may qualify if:
You’ve worked in a managerial or executive role for at least 1 year in the past 3 years
You’re being transferred to a similar leadership position in the U.S.
Your company has a qualifying corporate relationship (parent, branch, subsidiary)
📌 Ideal for business expansion and international corporate transfers.
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