EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Green Card
The EB-1A is a green card you can petition for yourself, without an employer or a job offer. Start with the requirements, then dig into evidence, costs and real stories.
EB-1A Visa Requirements: The Complete Guide to the Extraordinary Ability Green Card
What the EB-1A extraordinary ability green card requires in 2026: the 10 criteria, final merits review, fees, processing and who qualifies without a sponsor.
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Two Approvals and a Double Filing: An EB-1A, an O-1 and an EB-2 NIW in One Week
Two members got approved this week, one for the O-1 and one for the EB-1A, and another filed EB-1A and EB-2 NIW together. Here's what each win shows you.
How Much Does a Self-Sponsored EB-1A or EB-2 NIW Visa Cost?
What a self-sponsored EB-1A or EB-2 NIW really costs: USCIS and State Department fees, legal fees, hidden costs and practical ways to save on your green card.
5 Myths About Self-Sponsorship You Need to Stop Believing
Think the EB-1A is only for celebrities, the rich or Nobel laureates? Five common myths about self-sponsored U.S. visas, debunked with real examples and facts.
Why the EB-1A Is a Great Green Card Path for International Artists
How international artists, performers and creatives can self-sponsor a U.S. green card through the EB-1A, which criteria fit artistic careers and who qualifies.
OpenAI's Global Talent: What It Means for AI Researchers Seeking a U.S. Visa
OpenAI was built by people from around the world. What that means for AI researchers and engineers, and the best U.S. visa options: EB-1A, EB-2 NIW and O-1.
Founder's Visa Story: 12 Years from Tourist Visa to U.S. Citizen
How we went from tourist visas to EB-1A green cards and citizenship without an employer sponsor: denials, wrong advice, an O-1, two E-2s and the win.
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