For accomplished professionals, in the U.S. or abroad

Your work could earn you the EB-1A green card. No sponsor needed.

The EB-1A green card is for professionals with extraordinary ability in their field. It's a self-petition: no employer, no job offer and no lottery. Find out in 30 minutes if your profile qualifies.

Professional celebrating a successful EB-1A green card application

Hardware Engineer

13days

Hardware Engineer: approved in 13 days, no RFE*

*With premium processing. Results vary.

Professionals from these companies have worked with us

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn, Oracle, Dell Technologies, Accenture, PayPal, Intel, Uber, Cisco, Salesforce, Meta, Verizon, Workday, Palo Alto Networks, EY, AT&T, Walmart, Target, Nike, Barclays, Lyft, Snap Inc, T-Mobile, JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, Activision, Expedia Group, Databricks, Intuit

Why You Haven't Heard of It?

The green card your employer had no reason to mention

Employers talk about the routes they sponsor. This one, you file yourself.

U.S. permanent resident card resting on a passport and an American flag

You apply for yourself

No employer, no job offer, no labor certification.

It stays yours

Your case is tied to your record, so a job change doesn't reset it.

A clear path to your green card

No lottery and no waiting on an employer. Once filed, USCIS typically decides on your case in 6 to 12 months.

How We Work?

Your real achievements, made clear to the officer

100% your evidence. We never create, change or exaggerate anything.
  1. Evaluate

    We check your record against all 10 criteria.

  2. Plan

    We choose your strongest criteria and the proof that shows them best.

  3. Tell your story

    We shape your record into one clear case, including guidance for strong recommendation letters.

  4. File

    A partner immigration attorney reviews and files your case.

EB1A Experts case managers working through client cases together at the office
One dedicated case manager from your first call to your final decision.
Why Trust Us

Your career took years. Your case deserves the same care.

EB1A Experts was founded by someone who went through the EB-1A process himself. We know what’s at stake when you file, and we treat every case that way.

We’ve been on your side of the table.Our founder is an EB-1A recipient, so we know this process from the applicant’s side.
This is all we do.We focus only on extraordinary-talent cases: EB-1A, EB-2 NIW and O-1A.
Strategy comes before paperwork.We decide what your case needs to prove, and how, before a single document is prepared.
Honest from the first call.If your profile isn’t ready, we’ll say so and show you what would change that.
Do You Qualify?

Do you meet the EB-1A criteria? You don't need a trophy shelf.

You need work that makes a difference. Most people who qualify don't have a list of big awards. They have years of solid work that was never presented the way U.S. immigration reads it. Tick what sounds like you.

Most people have more on their record than they've counted. We don't add anything to it. We help it say what it should.

Why Qualified People Get Turned Down?

Strong evidence isn't enough if it isn't seen as strong

USCIS reviews every EB-1A case in two steps. Most applicants prepare for the first. Many cases are lost at the second: the final merits determination.

Step 1 · The criteria check
3/10

At least 3 of the 10 EB-1A criteria must be met.

Most applicants prepare for this step

Step 2 · The final merits determination

“Does this person stand among the top of their field, and has that recognition lasted?”

The officer looks at everything together and asks that one question. Ticking boxes doesn't answer it. Your case has to.

Many cases are lost here

Final merits review

Where strong cases fall short

Five ways good evidence loses its weight in front of the officer.

The impact isn't shown.A paper is listed, but not how many people cited it. A product is mentioned, but not how many people rely on it.
The officer doesn't know your field.Without context, your best work looks ordinary.
The pieces don't connect.The evidence reads as separate achievements, not one story of sustained excellence.
The strongest proof is buried.Weaker points take the spotlight and dilute the case.
Recommendation letters are vague.Praise without specifics carries little weight.

Two people with the same record can get two different outcomes. The difference is how impactfully the evidence is presented. That's where we come in.

FAQ

Quick answers before you book

No. Media coverage is just one of the ten criteria. Most of our clients qualify through their work, judging and leadership.

No. You apply for yourself.

Yes. You can complete the process through a U.S. consulate.

It affects how long you wait after approval, not whether you qualify. We'll walk you through your timeline on the call.

We'll tell you upfront. We'll also check whether the EB-2 NIW or O-1A is a better fit.

In 30 minutes, we'll go through which criteria you likely meet, where the gaps are, and your next steps.

More questions? Read all EB-1A FAQs or explore our immigration guides.

Find out what your work qualifies you for

A free 30-minute EB-1A eligibility check. Your profile, checked against all 10 criteria. A straight answer, even if it's "not yet."

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