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EB-1A Visa Attorney
The EB-1A is a green card pathway for individuals who have reached the top of their field and can demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.
- Permanent Residency (Green Card)
- First-Preference Category - Fast-Moving
- No Employer Sponsor or PERM Required
Permanent Residence · No Employer Required
When your field already recognizes you, the law should follow.
The EB-1A is the highest-preference category for employment-based green cards.
It requires no employer, no job offer, and no labor certification.
It only requires a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement.
- Science & Research
- Arts & Performance
- Business & Finance
- Education
- Athletics
What qualifies as "extraordinary"
You don't need a Nobel Prize. You need a documented record.
USCIS requires evidence of sustained national or international acclaim, demonstrated through at least 3 of the following 10 criteria, or a single major award of equivalent prestige.
3
Criteria minimum (out of 10)
EB-1
Highest employment preference
No
Employer sponsor needed
No
Labor certification required
10 uscis criteria
The standard is extraordinary.
The strategy is ours.
The most common mistake is underestimating your own record. Our first job is to identify evidence you may not have considered, then build the legal argument around it.
01
National / International Awards
Prizes or awards for excellence recognized in your field.
02
Elite Memberships
Associations that require outstanding achievements for admission.
03
Published Material About You
Coverage in professional or major media outlets about your work.
04
Judging / Peer Review
Having evaluated the work of others in your discipline.
05
Original Contributions
Significant scientific, scholarly, or artistic contributions of major
significance.
06
Scholarly Articles
Authorship in professional or peer-reviewed journals.
07
Display / Showcases
Evidence of work exhibited in distinguished venues or exhibitions.
08
Leading / Critical Roles
Key roles in organizations with a distinguished reputation.
09
High Remuneration
Salary significantly higher than peers in the same field.
10
Commercial Successes
Major box office or sales achievements in the performing arts.
How RIL EB-1A Attorneys Approach Your Case
Case architecture before filing.
Evidence theory before forms.
- HONEST ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT
Before we commit, we evaluate your profile against the USCIS adjudication standard, including any factors that may need strengthening.
If the timing isn’t right, we’ll tell you directly. - EVIDENCE MAPPING
We identify which of the 10 criteria apply to your record, surface evidence you may have overlooked, and build the strongest combination of
arguments tailored to your profile. - NARRATIVE CONSTRUCTION
The petition tells a story about your impact. We draft a legal argument that positions your accomplishments within the context USCIS evaluates, focusing on field-wide recognition rather than solely personal achievement. - FILING WITH DIRECT ATTORNEY OVERSIGHT
Every EB-1A case at RIL is supervised by a U.S.-admitted EB-1A attorney throughout the process. We respond within 24 business hours at every stage.
Flat fee:
$7,000–$11,000.
Your exact fee is confirmed after your free evaluation.
Higher tiers allow you to add a refile or refund protection, including a free refile and partial or full refund protection if your case is denied. USCIS filing fees are separate.
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