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Petition Preparation
EB-2 NIW | EB-1 | O-1 | E-2 | L-1
Find Your Ideal U.S. Immigration Path
At Robinson Immigration Law, we help professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors choose the right U.S. immigration strategy and prepare winning petitions.
Whether you want a self-petition green card, a temporary work visa, or to invest in a U.S. business, we’ll guide you from start to finish.
Services
The Paths We Offer
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
A green card for top performers in sciences, business, education, arts, or athletics.
Key Points:
- No employer or sponsor required
- Fast-tracked green card option
- Built for scientists, founders, and global talent
EB-1C Visa
A green card for multinational executives or managers seeking permanent U.S. residency.
Key Points:
- Apply for a green card as a multinational executive or manager
- Ideal for leaders expanding U.S. operations
- Skip lengthy labor certification and fast-track permanent residency
EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)
A green card for professionals whose work benefits the U.S. national interest.
Key Points:
- Self-petition — no employer needed
- For advanced degree holders or exceptional ability professionals
- Ideal for researchers, STEM experts, entrepreneurs, and other professionals
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
A temporary visa for entrepreneurs and investors from treaty countries.
Key Points:
- Purchase or invest in a U.S. business (new, existing, or franchise)
- Renewable indefinitely while the business operates
- Spouse can work, children can attend school
O-1A Extraordinary Ability Visa
A temporary work visa for top performers in sciences, business, education, or athletics.
Key Points:
- Fast processing, renewable indefinitely while you qualify
- Requires a U.S. employer or agent
- Often used as a stepping stone to EB-1A or EB-2 NIW
O-1B Visa
For artists, entertainers, and creatives with extraordinary ability or achievement.
Key Points:
- Petition for individuals with outstanding accomplishments in arts or entertainment
- Showcase your talent and career achievements to U.S. authorities
- Ideal for actors, musicians, directors, and other high-profile creatives
L-1A Visa
For executives or managers transferring to a U.S. office of a multinational company.
Key Points:
- Move key executives or managers to your U.S. operations
- Ideal for expanding or newly established U.S. branches
- Supports long-term leadership growth within your company
L-1B Visa
For employees with specialized knowledge transferring to a U.S. office.
Key Points:
- Bring key staff with unique expertise to your U.S. operations
- Ideal for technical specialists, engineers, and skilled professionals
- Supports seamless business continuity and knowledge transfer
Quick Comparison
EB-2 NIW
EB-1A
O-1A
E-2
Type
Green Card
Green Card
Temporary Visa
Temporary Visa
Self-Petition?
(by your own business)
Employer Sponsor Needed?
(by your own business)
Main Requirement
Advanced degree or exceptional ability + national interest
Sustained acclaim & top of field
Extraordinary ability
Substantial U.S. business investment
Processing Speed
8–12 mo.
8–12 mo.
Weeks–months
Weeks–months
Family Benefits
Spouse & kids get green cards
Spouse & kids get green cards
Spouse & kids get O-3 visas
Spouse & kids get E-3 visas
O-1B
L-1A
L-1B
EB-1C
Type
Nonimmigrant Visa
Nonimmigrant Visa
Nonimmigrant Visa
Green Card
Self-Petition?
Employer Sponsor Needed?
Main Requirement
Extraordinary ability in arts, entertainment, or related fields
Executive or managerial position in a multinational company
Specialized knowledge employee in a multinational company
Multinational executive or manager
Processing Speed
2–3 mo. (premium processing available)
3–6 mo. (premium processing available)
3–6 mo. (premium processing available)
8–12 mo.
Family Benefits
Spouse (O-3) & children can accompany, cannot work
Spouse (L-2) & children can accompany; spouse can work
Spouse (L-2) & children can accompany; spouse can work
Spouse & kids get green cards
Why Choose Robinson Immigration Law?
Request Your Free
Evaluation
We’ll review your background and achievements to determine whether the O-1B Visa is the right path for your U.S. immigration journey.
Every case starts with a strategy conversation, not a form.
Turning your global talent into an American opportunity.
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