Prove sustained national or international acclaim and the small percentage at the top of your field — no employer, no advisory opinion.
EB-1A extraordinary-ability self-petition plan structured around the 10 regulatory criteria of 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3) and the two-step Kazarian analysis — no employer or advisory opinion required.
Researchers and academics with citations, publications, and peer recognition
Entrepreneurs and executives with major awards, press, and industry impact
Artists, performers, and athletes with sustained national or international acclaim
Professionals at the top of their field seeking a green card without a sponsor
Must show sustained national or international acclaim
Must meet at least 3 of 10 regulatory criteria OR a major one-time award
Must intend to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability in the U.S.
Entry must substantially benefit the U.S. prospectively
Structured around the 10 EB-1A criteria under 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3)
Follows the two-step Kazarian evidentiary + final merits analysis
Self-petition — no employer, agent, or job offer required
Demonstrates plan to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability