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EB-1 · EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-1C

The green card for people who
have already stood out in their field.

The EB-1 has three routes, and they are not alike: extraordinary ability (EB-1A), outstanding professor or researcher (EB-1B) and multinational executive or manager (EB-1C). Almost nobody arrives knowing which one they are in. A free consultation sorts it out with your career, not with a template.

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At a glance

The EB-1A needs no employer
You file the petition yourself; the EB-1B and the EB-1C are filed by the institution or the company
No labor certification
None of the three routes goes through the PERM process
No English exam
It is not a requirement for the green card
Clear fees
Full written breakdown, with a limited refund guarantee*
The three routes

EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-1C:
three paths, different requirements

One looks at your recognition, another at your academic career and the third at your role inside a multinational company. That is why the free consultation starts from who you are, not from which route you want.

EB-1A · Extraordinary ability

Recognition in your field, with no employer sponsoring you

It is shown with at least 3 of the 10 types of evidence listed in the regulation, or with a major internationally recognized award. It applies to the sciences, arts, education, business and athletics.

  • You do not need a job offer: you file the petition yourself
  • You come to keep working in the same field
  • The recognition has to be national or international
  • USCIS also looks at the evidence as a whole, not just the count
EB-1B · Professor or researcher

Internationally recognized research

For those who teach or do research and have recognition beyond their own institution. The U.S. employer files it.

  • At least 2 of the 6 types of academic evidence
  • A minimum of 3 years teaching or doing research in your area
  • An offer of a permanent position or one on a tenure track
  • A company's research unit also counts, with its own requirements
EB-1C · Multinational executive or manager

Management in a group with a presence in the U.S.

For those who already manage within a company that also operates in the United States. The company files the petition.

  • One year as an executive or manager outside the U.S. in the last three
  • A real corporate relationship: same company, parent, subsidiary or affiliate
  • The U.S. company has been operating for at least one year
  • There is no “new office” provision like the one the L-1 has
The 10 types of EB-1A evidence

Which ones do you recognize in your career?

Awards or distinctions in your field
Memberships that require outstanding achievements
Coverage of your work in trade media or publications
Having judged the work of others
Original contributions of major importance in your field
Articles or books you authored
Exhibitions or showcases of your work
A leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
Pay well above the average for your field
Commercial success in the performing arts
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Costs and timelines

Clarity from day one

Clear fees

Legal fees cover the legal strategy designed by the independent attorneys, the building of the case and the responses to USCIS, with a full written breakdown. They do not include the official USCIS fees, translations or evaluations — we detail them for you before you start. None of the three routes requires labor certification (PERM), which is the stage that lengthens other categories the most.

Timelines

Fast track

The I-140 can be expedited with premium processing in all three subcategories: USCIS commits to acting within 15 business days for the EB-1A and the EB-1B, and 45 for the EB-1C. The total time to the green card also depends on the Visa Bulletin and your country of birth, so we review it against your specific case instead of promising you a number.

Limited guarantee, in plain language

You apply without risking your money

“No one can guarantee you an approval — that depends on a USCIS officer. That is why what we guarantee is your money.”
Rumbo limited guarantee*
Refund of 100% of the legal fees if your petition is denied after 3 attempts.

It includes the responses to RFEs and NOIDs. It does not include the official USCIS fees or translations. The 3 attempts are the initial filing plus 2 re-filings. *Limited guarantee. Subject to the explicit terms and conditions of the service agreement.

Frequently asked questions · EB-1

What people ask before getting started

No. A major internationally recognized award is a direct route, but most people make the EB-1A case by meeting at least 3 of the 10 types of evidence listed in the regulation: awards, selective memberships, press coverage, having judged the work of others, original contributions, publications, exhibitions, a leading role, high pay or commercial success.
Not for the EB-1A: you file the petition yourself, although you do have to show that you are coming to keep working in your field. The EB-1B and the EB-1C do require a U.S. employer to file the petition.
The EB-1A asks for at least 3 of 10 and the EB-1B for at least 2 of 6. Meeting them does not close the case: USCIS then weighs the evidence as a whole to decide whether there is sustained recognition. That is why the count alone does not say much, and the free consultation also shows you what is missing.
The U.S. company must have been doing business for at least one year. Unlike the L-1 visa, the EB-1C has no “new office” provision, so a newly opened company cannot yet file the petition.
At least three years of teaching or research in your area are required. Time spent during graduate studies counts only if you had already completed the degree and had full responsibility for your research or teaching, or if your research from that stage is recognized as outstanding.
They are different standards, not versions of the same thing. The EB-1A looks at sustained recognition in your field; the EB-2 NIW looks at the national importance of what you will do and also allows self-petitioning. Some profiles fit one better, the other better, or both, and it is best to decide with the evidence in front of you. You can see the EB-2 NIW here.
It depends on your case. The I-140 petition can be expedited with premium processing in all three subcategories — USCIS commits to acting within 15 business days for the EB-1A and the EB-1B, and 45 for the EB-1C — but the total time to the green card also depends on the Visa Bulletin and your country of birth. We give you concrete expectations once we see your profile, not before.

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Pablo Aponte, immigration attorney

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