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EB-1AExtraordinary Ability
An employment-based green card for individuals who can show they are among the small percentage at the very top of their field.
At a glance
- Who it’s for
- People with sustained national or international acclaim in their field.
- Who files
- Self-petition — no employer required
- Duration
- Permanent
- Family
- Spouse & children under 21
- General standard
- Evidence of a major one-time achievement, or of at least 3 of 10 regulatory criteria — followed by a final review of the record as a whole.
How we help
How Liberra supports your EB-1A case
- 1
Profile review
We map your record against the 10 criteria and identify gaps worth closing.
- 2
Evidence strategy
Each criterion gets a plan: what proves it, who can attest to it, what is missing.
- 3
Document preparation
Exhibits, recommendation letters and the petition package are organized and prepared.
- 4
Filing & follow-up
The package is finalized for filing, and every notice is tracked in your dashboard.
Liberra prepares and organizes documentation and coordinates your case. Legal advice and representation, where needed, are provided by independent licensed attorneys under a separate engagement.
Common questions
EB-1A, in plain English
Often a fit for
- Founders with press and awards
- Published researchers
- Recognized artists and athletes
Do I need an employer?+
No. EB-1A is a self-petition. You do need to show you intend to continue working in your area of expertise in the U.S.
Is meeting 3 criteria enough?+
Meeting 3 criteria is the threshold. USCIS then evaluates whether the full record shows sustained acclaim.
General information only. Not legal advice. Requirements change; your case is reviewed individually.
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