EB1 is a category of employment-based immigration visas that allows foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives or managers to obtain permanent residency in the United States.

To qualify for an EB1 visa, an applicant must meet one of the three subcategories:

EB1A – Extraordinary Ability: The applicant can apply without a sponsor but must demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field. The applicant must also provide evidence of their qualifications, including awards, publications, patents, and other significant contributions to their field. Furthermore, the applicant must also show that they have the intention to continue working in their field in the United States.

EB1B – Outstanding Professors and Researchers: The applicant must have at least three years of experience in teaching or research in their academic field, and must have a job offer from a U.S. employer. They must also demonstrate international recognition for their achievements in the field.

EB1C – Multinational Executives and Managers: The applicant must have been employed as an executive or manager by a multinational company for at least one year in the three years prior to filing the petition. They must also have a job offer from a U.S. employer that is a subsidiary, affiliate, or parent company of the multinational company.

In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements for one of the subcategories, EB1 applicants must also provide evidence of their qualifications, including awards, publications, patents, and other significant contributions to their field. Furthermore, the applicant must also show that they have the intention to continue working in their field in the United States.