What is an EB-1 Visa?

A: The EB-1 immigration visa offers skilled foreigners with outstanding skills and abilities the opportunity to work and live permanently in the United States. Created as part of the Immigration Act of 1990, the EB-1 visa differs from other worker visas in that applicants do not have to prove that they have an offer of employment - they only have to prove that they will continue to work in their field after immigrating.

There are three types of workers who qualify for EB-1 visas:

• Aliens who have demonstrated national acclaim and extraordinary ability in the arts, the sciences, sports, business, or education. 
• Aliens who are teachers, professors, or researchers and who are at the top of their academic field. 
• Aliens with a history of employment as an international business executive or manager and are seeking transfer to the United States.

Those applying for an EB-1 visa must provide information about their work history and field of expertise, evidence of their success in that field, and proof that they will continue to work in that field after moving to the United States.

Are you interested in learning more about the EB-1 visa or need help navigating the application process? Contact a San Francisco immigration attorney at the Law Offices of Vaughan de Kirby today to speak with a legal expert.