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EB-1A
Extraordinary Talent Green Card For The Genius.

You focus on refining your talent. We will handle your immigration.

We Are Your Biggest Fans.

Most of our clients were too humble to pre-qualify themselves as Extraordinary. 
The EB-1A is an immigrant petition that puts you on the path to getting a green card. It's for those individuals who are recognized as being at the very top of their field and who are coming to the United States to continue work in that field. If you are an accomplished individual in your field of sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, then this may be an excellent option for you. The best part of EB-1A is that you may self-petition meaning you do not need a sponsor

EB-1A Green Card Benefits

 

Politically, the U.S. Government is generally friendly to Extraordinary Talented Individuals.

#AmericanDream.

Fast Fast Fast

The priority date is usually current meaning there is no backlog in the category. 

Get a U.S. Passport

Approval puts you on the path to a green card, and eventually U.S. citizenship.

Self-Sponsor

You may petition for yourself and do not need a Sponsor.

No PERM Required

There are no competitive wage standards or PERM labor-certification process here.

Build On Your O-1

An O-1 Visa has similar requirements to the EB-1A Petition & is a good place to start. 

No Education Requirements

No degree, education, or training requirements.

Criteria

There are a few criteria that go into preparing your Petition.

If you have received a major award in your field, such as a Nobel Prize, an Olympic Medal, or an Academy Award, you already meet the criteria and will qualify. If not, don't worry. There is another way. You will have to meet 3 out of the 11 categories below.

Our attorneys can help make sure that all of your documents and evidence are submitted according to the regulations and deadlines.

 

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EB-1A Criteria for Individuals in Arts, Business, Education, Sciences & Athletics

 

You only need to meet 3 out of the 11 criteria.

1. Award

If you've won nationally or internationally recognized awards in your field, that qualifies.

2. Membership

This requirement is met if you are a member of an organization that requires outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts in the same field.

3. Judging

People who qualify for this criterion have participated as a judge (individually or as a part of a panel) evaluating the work of others.

4. Media

People who qualify for this criterion have published material in professional or major trade publications, or in major media, about you and your work.

5. Scholarly Articles

People who meet this criterion have authored scholarly articles in professional journals or other major media.

6. Original Contributions

If you've created or invented something new — an original technology, or a patent — you'll submit proof of it and its widespread use here.

7. Critical Employment

People who qualify for this criterion can demonstrate they've held a leading role within an organization or establishment with a distinguished reputation.

8. Artistic Exhibition 

This category is for people who have had their work displayed at an artistic exhibition.

9. Commercial Success

This category is for people who have had their work achieve commercial success in the performing arts.

10. High Income

If you have a significantly high salary, or significant equity in a VC-backed company, then this category is for you.

11. Comparable Evidence

If you have any other proof of your extraordinary ability, you may submit it under this criterion.

Dreamers & Doers.

Whom we recommend this for.
 

We recommend the EB-1A for accomplished people in the arts, sciences, business, education, and athletics who want to build their future in the U.S. It can become your permanent home, and after five years as a green-card holder you may apply for U.S. citizenship.

Are you ready to make your dream a reality?              

How We Work

1. Dream 

We will have a call to make sure you qualify for what you are seeking.

2. Design

We have another call to get details about you and your company.

3. Inspire 

We share documents, contracts, and letters for you or others to sign.

4. Create

You sign all final documents & launch your new journey!

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WHAT OUR TALENTED CLIENTS SAY

"2nd.law is simply the best legal solution. I feel so lucky to have met its founder Bahar. After meeting so many lawyers from different firms, I couldn’t believe how easy and personal the experience was. I was so happy with the results and have referred many people so far, because I know they will be in good hands."

 

Mika Newton 

Singer & Actress 

Choose Better. Choose 2nd.law.

Why choose us?

We specialize in talent-based and business immigration. Founded by an immigrant attorney who understands your journey firsthand, we've helped artists, founders, and professionals from around the world establish and grow in the U.S., with personal, expert attention for every client.

Every dreamer has legal questions.

 

We have legal answers.

 

Relax.  leave the law stuff to us.

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