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EB-1A Petition Services

EB-1A Green Card Petition Preparation

AGS Welt provides EB-1A petition services for researchers, executives, artists, athletes and other professionals with extraordinary ability. The EB-1A green card lets you self-petition without an employer or job offer. We assess your profile against the USCIS criteria, build your case strategy and prepare a complete, well-documented petition.

What Our EB-1A Service Includes

  1. Free profile assessment against the 10 EB-1A criteria
  2. Case strategy: choosing your strongest criteria and the final merits argument
  3. Petition letter drafting 
  4. Recommendation letter drafting and guidance for your recommenders
  5. Evidence collection, organization and exhibit indexing
  6. Form preparation (I-140, I-907 for premium processing, I-485 if applicable)
  7. RFE response support

Do You Qualify? The 10 EB-1A Criteria

You can qualify with a major, internationally recognized award (such as a Nobel Prize or an Olympic medal), or by meeting at least three of the ten criteria below. Meeting three criteria is the first step; USCIS then reviews your full record to decide whether you are among the small percentage at the top of your field.

Awards
Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence in your field.
Memberships
Membership in associations that require outstanding achievements of their members.
Published Material About You

 Evidence of published material about you and your work in professional or major trade publications or other major media.

 
Peer Review Activities
Participation as a judge of the work of others in your field, either individually or on a panel.
Original Contributions
Evidence of your original contributions of major significance in your field.
Published Scholarly Articles
Authorship of scholarly articles in your field, featured in professional or major trade publications.
Artistic Exhibitions
Evidence of your work being displayed in artistic exhibitions or showcases.
Critical Role
Documentation of performing a leading or critical role for organizations with a distinguished reputation.
High Salary
Evidence of commanding a high salary or significant compensation for your services compared to others in your field.

Commercial Success

Evidence of commercial success in the performing arts, such as box office receipts or sales figures.

 

If some criteria don’t fit your occupation, you may submit comparable evidence. Want the full explanation of each criterion? Read our EB-1A guide.

How Our EB-1A Process Works

  1. Free assessment: Send your CV and achievements. We tell you honestly whether EB-1A or EB-2 NIW fits your profile better.
  2. Case strategy: We select your strongest criteria and plan the evidence for each one.
  3. Petition preparation: We draft the petition letter and recommendation letters and organize your exhibits.
  4. Filing and follow-up: Your petition is filed with USCIS, and we support you with any RFE response.

Filing Options: Concurrent or Separate

An EB-1A case starts with Form I-140. If you are in the U.S., you may also file Form I-485 to adjust status. There are two ways to file:
 
 

Strategy 01

Concurrent Filing

If you are in the U.S. and your priority date is current in the visa bulletin, you can file the I-140 and I-485 together.
 
 

Strategy 02

Separate Filing

You file the I-140 first. After approval, you file the I-485 in the U.S. or apply for an immigrant visa through consular processing abroad.

Advantages of the EB-1A Green Card

No Employer Sponsorship Required

You can self-petition without needing an employer’s sponsorship. 

No Job Offer Needed

You can apply even without a job offer from a U.S. employer. 

Shorter Wait Times

For most countries, EB-1 has shorter visa wait times than other employment-based categories. Applicants born in India or China may face longer waits.

No Labor Certification Needed

Unlike many other employment-based categories, there’s no need for the PERM Labor Certification process.

Premium Processing Available

Your I-140 can be decided within 15 business days with premium processing.

Family Inclusion

Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 can also be included in your EB-1A petition. If they are in the United States, they may file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) along with your application. If they are abroad, they can apply for an immigrant visa through consular processing and receive their green cards upon arrival in the United States.

Costs Involved
  • I-140 Filing Fee: $1015
  • Premium Processing Fee (optional): $2,965 
  • I-485 Filing Fee for Principal Applicant: $1,225 
  • I-485 Fee for Dependents over age 14: $1,225 each 
  • I-485 Fee for Dependents under age 14: $750 each 
Our Fees
  • EB-1A for Researchers: $3,500  
  • EB-1A for Non-Researchers: Starting from  $4,000 

EB-1A or EB-2 NIW?

If your record is strong but you don’t yet meet three EB-1A criteria, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver may be a better fit. See our EB-2 NIW petition service, or apply for a free assessment and we’ll recommend the right category.