EB-1 Priority Workers Visa Attorneys in Dallas, TX
The EB-1 immigrant visa, or first employment-based preference for priority workers, allows individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability, outstanding academic achievements, or multinational managerial or executive experience to pursue permanent residency in the United States. This category offers a pathway to a green card without the need for labor certification, making it faster and more flexible than other employment-based visas.
Who Qualifies for EB-1?
The EB-1 visa has three main categories:
EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability
To qualify, you must demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim. This can be shown by a one-time major award (like a Nobel Prize) or at least 3 of the following 10 types of evidence:
- Awards for excellence
- Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement
- Published material about your work
- Judging the work of others
- Original contributions of major significance
- Scholarly articles
- Artistic exhibitions or showcases
- Leading roles in distinguished organizations
- High salary or remuneration compared to peers
- Commercial successes in the performing arts
You may self-petition for EB-1A by filing Form I-140 with USCIS.
EB-1B: Outstanding Professors and Researchers
Applicants must have at least 3 years of teaching or research experience and international recognition for outstanding achievements in their field. You must be coming to the U.S. to pursue tenure or tenure-track teaching or a comparable research position at a university, higher education institution, or private employer.
You must provide evidence of at least 2 of 6 criteria:
- Major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement
- Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement
- Publications about your work in professional journals
- Participation as a judge of others’ work
- Original scientific or scholarly research contributions
- Authorship of scholarly books or articles in internationally circulated journals
Your U.S. employer must file Form I-140 on your behalf and demonstrate the ability to pay the offered wage.
EB-1C: Multinational Manager or Executive
Applicants must have at least one year of managerial or executive experience in the last three years with a multinational company and be coming to the U.S. to work in a managerial or executive role. Your U.S. employer must file Form I-140 on your behalf and demonstrate the ability for pay the offered wage.
Next Steps After I-140 Approval
Once your EB-1 petition (Form I-140) is approved:
- If you are in the U.S. and eligible, you can apply to adjust status to permanent residency (Form I-485).
- If you are outside the U.S., you will apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate.
Why Choose Coleman Jackson, P.C. for Your EB-1 Visa?
Successfully obtaining an EB-1 visa requires strong documentation and strategic presentation of evidence to satisfy USCIS criteria. At Coleman Jackson, P.C., we provide comprehensive guidance for both self-petitions (EB-1A) and employer-sponsored petitions (EB-1B/EB-1C).
Our services include:
- Reviewing qualifications to determine the strongest EB-1 category for your situation
- Identifying and organizing supporting evidence, including awards, publications, scholarly contributions, and employment records
- Drafting persuasive petitions that clearly demonstrate extraordinary ability, outstanding research, or multinational executive experience
- Assisting employers in documenting continuing ability to pay offered wages for EB-1B/EB-1C petitions
- Coordinating with clients and employers to ensure all USCIS requirements are met efficiently
We work with EB-1 applicants to present a strong, credible case that maximizes the likelihood of approval.
Need Help Navigating the EB-1 Priority Worker Visa Process?
Contact the experienced Dallas-based business immigration attorneys and counselors at Coleman Jackson, Professional Corporation today at (214) 599-0431 for all EB-1 priority worker visa matters.
