EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
A green card for top performers in sciences, business, education, arts, or athletics.
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- No employer or sponsor required
- Fast-tracked green card option
- Built for scientists, founders, and global talent
Petition Preparation
EB-2 NIW | EB-1 | O-1 | E-2 | L-1
At Robinson Immigration Law, we help professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors choose the right U.S. immigration strategy and prepare winning petitions.
Whether you want a self-petition green card, a temporary work visa, or to invest in a U.S. business, we’ll guide you from start to finish.
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A green card for top performers in sciences, business, education, arts, or athletics.
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A green card for multinational executives or managers seeking permanent U.S. residency.
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A green card for professionals whose work benefits the U.S. national interest.
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A temporary visa for entrepreneurs and investors from treaty countries.
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A temporary work visa for top performers in sciences, business, education, or athletics.
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For artists, entertainers, and creatives with extraordinary ability or achievement.
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For executives or managers transferring to a U.S. office of a multinational company.
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For employees with specialized knowledge transferring to a U.S. office.
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| EB-2 NIW | EB-1A | O-1A | E-2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Green Card | Green Card | Temporary Visa | Temporary Visa |
| Self-Petition? | (by your own business) | |||
| Employer Sponsor Needed? | (by your own business) | |||
| Main Requirement | Advanced degree or exceptional ability + national interest | Sustained acclaim & top of field | Extraordinary ability | Substantial U.S. business investment |
| Processing Speed | 8–12 mo. | 8–12 mo. | Weeks–months | Weeks–months |
| Family Benefits | Spouse & kids get green cards | Spouse & kids get green cards | Spouse & kids get O-3 visas | Spouse & kids get E-3 visas |
| O-1B | L-1A | L-1B | EB-1C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Nonimmigrant Visa | Nonimmigrant Visa | Nonimmigrant Visa | Green Card |
| Self-Petition? | ||||
| Employer Sponsor Needed? | ||||
| Main Requirement | Extraordinary ability in arts, entertainment, or related fields | Executive or managerial position in a multinational company | Specialized knowledge employee in a multinational company | Multinational executive or manager |
| Processing Speed | 2–3 mo. (premium processing available) | 3–6 mo. (premium processing available) | 3–6 mo. (premium processing available) | 8–12 mo. |
| Family Benefits | Spouse (O-3) & children can accompany, cannot work | Spouse (L-2) & children can accompany; spouse can work | Spouse (L-2) & children can accompany; spouse can work | Spouse & kids get green cards |
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We’ll review your background and achievements to determine which visa is the right path for your U.S. immigration journey.
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