EB-1A Extraordinary Ability

A green card for the top of your field — no employer needed.

The EB-1A is permanent residence for individuals with extraordinary ability. You can self-petition — no job offer, no sponsor. The work is framing your record against the legal standard, and that is what we do.

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Where EB-1A cases are won or lost

Your record, framed to the standard.

Most strong candidates have more qualifying evidence than they realize — it just isn’t organized the way an officer needs to see it. We build the case in two layers.

The criteria

Meet at least three of ten

Awards, selective memberships, published material about you, judging others’ work, original contributions of major significance, authorship, leading roles, high remuneration, and more. We map your achievements to the strongest criteria.

The final merits

Sustained acclaim

Meeting three criteria is the threshold, not the finish line. USCIS then weighs the whole record to decide whether you are genuinely among the small percentage at the top. We build that narrative deliberately.

Self-petition & speed

No sponsor required

You file for yourself, and premium processing is available on the I-140 for a faster decision. We assemble reference letters and evidence designed to leave little room for doubt.

Neil Jalota

Founding Attorney

Big-firm experience. Boutique attention.

A senior attorney, start to finish.

Senior attorney attention

Your case is led directly by founding attorney Neil Jalota — the same senior oversight from your first call through approval. No anonymous queues.

A track record that speaks

1000+ approvals and a 95% success rate across investor, professional, and family matters.

Strategy before paperwork

We start with your goals, build the legal strategy around them, then assemble a filing designed to answer every officer’s question.

Global, remote-friendly

Clients across the U.S. and around the world, onboarded through a secure, fully remote process — wherever you are.

How We Work

A clear path from first call to approval.

Consultation

We assess your goals, background, and options, and identify the strongest strategy for your situation.

Strategy & Plan

You receive a clear roadmap — timeline, documents, and the legal approach tailored to your case.

Build & File

We assemble and submit a meticulous, evidence-rich petition designed to anticipate every question.

Approval & Beyond

We manage RFEs, interviews, renewals, and your longer-term path, including permanent residence.

Common Questions

What high-achievers ask first.

Do I need a job offer or employer to sponsor me?

No. The EB-1A allows you to self-petition based on your own extraordinary ability, which is one of its biggest advantages.

What are the EB-1A criteria?

You must satisfy at least three of ten regulatory criteria — such as major awards, selective memberships, published material about you, judging the work of others, original contributions of major significance, and authorship of scholarly articles — and then show sustained national or international acclaim.

Do I have to be world-famous?

No. You don’t need a Nobel Prize. You need to demonstrate, with evidence, that you are among the small percentage who have risen to the top of your field.

Can I premium process an EB-1A?

Yes. Premium processing is available for the I-140 petition and can produce a decision within roughly 15 business days.

Which fields qualify?

The EB-1A spans the sciences, arts, education, business, and athletics. What matters is the strength and documentation of your record, not the specific field.