JLA Law Group

EB-1 Immigrant Visa — Priority Workers Green Card in Georgia

Case Evaluation→(770) 609-9396

The EB-1 first preference immigrant visa category covers three distinct pathways to permanent residence for priority workers: EB-1A for aliens of extraordinary ability, EB-1B for outstanding professors and researchers, and EB-1C for multinational managers and executives. All three EB-1 subcategories are exempt from the PERM labor certification process required by most employment-based green cards, and priority dates are typically current or near-current for most nationalities — making EB-1 the fastest employment-based path to a green card.

EB-1A is the most flexible: it requires no job offer and allows self-petition. The applicant must demonstrate extraordinary ability through sustained national or international acclaim, satisfying at least three of ten evidentiary criteria under 8 CFR § 204.5(h). EB-1B requires a job offer from a US university or private employer, and the beneficiary must show international recognition as outstanding in an academic field through at least two of six criteria. EB-1C requires one year of qualifying foreign employment as a manager or executive, a US employer, and is the natural progression for L-1A visa holders.

JLA Law Group assists professionals, academics, scientists, business executives, artists, and athletes throughout Georgia with all three EB-1 subcategories. We analyze your credentials, identify the strongest pathway, build the evidentiary record, and prepare a comprehensive petition designed to withstand USCIS scrutiny. Because EB-1 priority dates are typically current, approved petitions can often lead to concurrent I-485 adjustment of status filing, cutting months off the process.

Steps You Should Take

1

Identify the Right EB-1 Subcategory for Your Profile

We review your full professional background — publications, citations, awards, employment history, and corporate structure — to determine whether EB-1A, EB-1B, or EB-1C provides the strongest pathway to permanent residence.

2

Build and Organize the Evidentiary Record

We compile and organize all supporting evidence: citation counts, award documentation, media coverage, expert opinion letters, corporate organizational charts, employment verification, and financial records. A complete record is the foundation of a successful petition.

3

Prepare and File Form I-140 Immigrant Petition

We draft the detailed petition letter addressing each applicable criterion, prepare Form I-140, and assemble the filing package. We advise on premium processing when timeline is a priority, which reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days.

4

File I-485 Concurrently if Priority Date Is Current

If your priority date is current in the Visa Bulletin, we file Form I-485 (adjustment of status) concurrently with I-140, allowing you to receive EAD and Advance Parole quickly. Call JLA Law Group at (770) 609-9396 to evaluate your EB-1 eligibility today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-1C?
EB-1A is for individuals of extraordinary ability in any field — no job offer needed, self-petition allowed. EB-1B is for outstanding professors and researchers who need a job offer from a university or qualifying private employer. EB-1C is for multinational managers and executives transferring to a related US company. All three skip PERM labor certification.
Can I self-petition for EB-1A without a US employer?
Yes. EB-1A is the only employment-based immigrant visa that allows self-petition. You do not need a job offer or a sponsor. You must demonstrate that you will continue to work in your area of extraordinary ability in the US and that your work will substantially benefit the United States.
What evidence satisfies EB-1A extraordinary ability?
Under 8 CFR § 204.5(h)(3), you must satisfy at least three of ten criteria: national/international prizes, membership in exclusive associations, published material about you, judging the work of others, original contributions of major significance, authorship of scholarly articles, display of work at distinguished venues, critical or essential roles at distinguished organizations, high salary relative to peers, or commercial success in the performing arts. Alternatively, you can submit evidence of a major one-time achievement such as a Pulitzer, Oscar, or Olympic medal.
Do EB-1 priority dates move faster than EB-2 or EB-3?
Generally yes, particularly for Indian and Chinese nationals who face multi-year backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3. EB-1 priority dates are often current or very close to current for these nationalities, making the wait for a green card significantly shorter. The monthly Visa Bulletin (published by the Department of State) shows current priority dates.
Can I file I-485 concurrently with I-140 for EB-1?
Yes, if a visa number is immediately available at the time of filing — meaning your priority date is current in the Visa Bulletin. Concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 allows you to receive Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole while the I-485 is pending, providing significant flexibility.

Applicable Laws

INA § 203(b)(1) / 8 U.S.C. § 1153(b)(1)Statutory authorization for the EB-1 first preference immigrant visa allocating 40,000 annual visas (plus unused EB-4 and EB-5 numbers) to priority workers in three subcategories.
8 CFR § 204.5(h)USCIS regulations for EB-1A petitions specifying the ten evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability, the one-time achievement alternative, and the final merits determination standard.
8 CFR § 204.5(i)USCIS regulations for EB-1B petitions for outstanding professors and researchers, including the six evidentiary criteria, the requirement for a permanent job offer, and the definition of qualifying private employer.
8 CFR § 204.5(j)USCIS regulations for EB-1C petitions for multinational managers and executives, including the one-year foreign employment requirement, qualifying organizational relationships, and definitions of manager and executive.

Related Services

Visa EB-3 Trabajador CalificadoLey de InmigraciónVisa O-1 de Habilidad ExtraordinariaLey de InmigraciónVisa L-1 de Transferencia IntraempresarialLey de InmigraciónAjuste de EstatusLey de Inmigración

Other Immigration Law Services

G
Green Card
D
Deportation Defense
A
Asylum
V
VAWA
U
U-Visa
D
DACA
N
Naturalization
F
Family Petitions
W
Work Permits
C
Cancellation of Removal
I
I-601 Waiver
M
Marriage Green Card
A
Adjustment of Status
H
H-1B Visa
T
Temporary Protected Status
S
Special Immigrant Juvenile
C
Criminal & Immigration
I
I-751 Removal of Conditions
C
Consular Processing
I
Immigration Bond
H
Habeas Corpus Petition
T
TPS for El Salvador
T
TPS for Honduras
T
TPS for Venezuela
C
Cuban Adjustment Act
T
TN Visa
T
T-Visa (Trafficking Victims)
K
K-1 Fiancé Visa
A
Advance Parole
B
BIA Appeal
E
E-2 Investor Visa
S
Section 245(i) Adjustment
P
PERM Labor Certification
E
EB-2 National Interest Waiver
G
Green Card Renewal (I-90)
A
Affirmative Asylum
M
Military Parole in Place
F
FOIA Requests
I
I-539 Extension of Stay
L
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa
O
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
E
EB-3 Skilled Worker Visa
R
R-1 Religious Worker Visa
N
NACARA Relief
C
Convention Against Torture (CAT)
W
Withholding of Removal
2
212(h) Criminal Waiver
2
212(i) Fraud Waiver
J
J-1 Visa Waiver
I
I-212 Permission to Reapply
M
Motion to Reopen
V
Voluntary Departure
P
Prosecutorial Discretion
K
Know Your Immigration Rights

Case Evaluation

Talk to a eb-1 priority worker visa attorney today.

Schedule Consultation(770) 609-9396

1250 Tech Dr, Suite 240

Norcross, GA 30093

Don't Wait. Every Day Counts.

The law has deadlines. Protect your rights today.

(770) 609-9396Online Consultation
CallConsult