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EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 Visas

Employment-Based Immigration Visa Lawyer in South Florida

Serving St. Lucie & Martin Counties & Surrounding Areas

The United States was founded on the idea that immigrants can advance and develop our country. Many people around the world aspire to live the American Dream by immigrating to the United States. If you or a family member is considering immigrating to the United States, you should consider contacting an experienced South Florida immigration lawyer to help navigate you through this process.

One way to immigrate over is through the employment-based immigration visa. Depending on your career, you may qualify to immigrate under an EB-1, EB-2 or EB-3 Visa. While the prospect of immigration can be exciting, there are many steps along the path. Retaining a savvy immigration attorney can only improve your chances of being approved.

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First Preference EB-1 Visa

First preference EB-1 visas are reserved for those individuals who possess an extraordinary ability in their area or field of work, renowned professors and researchers or a multinational manager or executive.

What Does Extraordinary Ability Mean?

When the USCIS uses the term extraordinary ability, they require the individual is able to demonstrate expert ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics through continued national or international acclaim. Your achievements in your field must be recognized through documentation. When you apply for this immigration visa, you are not required to provide an offer of employment.

What Evidence Is Needed to Prove EB-1 Visa Eligibility?

In order to be eligible for the EB-1 Visa, applicants must meet 3 of the 10 criteria or provide evidence of a major one-time achievement award, like the Pulitzer, Oscar, Nobel Prize, or an Olympic medal.

  • Evidence of commercial success
  • Evidence you command a high salary or other remuneration compared to others in your field
  • Evidence you perform a leading role in distinguished organizations
  • Evidence of authorship of scholarly articles in major trade or professional publications
  • Evidence your own contributions to the scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic or business field made were significant contributions
  • Evidence news has been published about you in a major trade or professional publication
  • Evidence of a membership in association with outstanding achievement.
  • Evidence of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes of excellence.

How Do I Prove I Am an Outstanding Professor or Researcher?

To qualify for this section of the EB-1 visa, you must have at least 3-years of experience in your field of research or training. You also must be coming to the United States to pursue tenure or a research position. You must also provide an offer of employment with your immigration papers.

Some examples of proof include:

  • Major prizes or awards in your field
  • Membership to exclusive, merit-based associations or clubs
  • Material that was published in a professional publication
  • Evidence you participated as a judge of the work of others in the same field or an allied field
  • Proof of scholarly and scientific research contributions
  • Proof of authorship of scholarly books or articles

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FAQ

Common Answers To Your Questions


  • I’m a foreign national studying in the U.S., can I stay within the country following graduation?
    To stay in the country following graduation, a student will need to obtain an H-1B temporary worker visa. Typically, graduates who work in a specialty field (such as a medical professional or engineer) will be able to obtain this visa with ease. To ensure that this process moves smoothly, it is recommended that students apply for this visa as early as possible to avoid penalties.
  • Can I become a citizen after I am granted permanent residency?
    Yes! If you live in the country for five years as a permanent resident, you will be able to obtain citizenship through naturalization. To be eligible for this, however, you must have been physically living in the country for at least half of those five years – and must not have left for a time period longer than six months.
  • I am looking to adopt a foreign child – how can I make the process as fast as possible?
    For those who are looking into adoption, but have yet to identify the child that they are interested in adopting, it is recommended that they file an Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition. This will allow for the portion relating to the approval of the parents to be completed by the time the child is chosen so that the adoption process can be expedited.
  • If I become a citizen, what are the privileges that I will experience?
    There are three primary privileges that citizens can experience. These include being able to vote in local, state and national elections; having the ability to obtain a passport; and sponsoring relatives in their efforts to become a permanent resident.