EB-1 Visa – Priority Workers

The EB-1 visa is the first preference employment-based Green Card category reserved for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and certain multinational executives or managers. It is often considered the “fast track” to U.S. permanent residency because it does not always require a Labor Certification (PERM) and has faster processing compared to other categories. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional achievements in their field—whether in science, education, arts, business, or athletics—through awards, publications, or international recognition. For executives, this category supports global companies transferring high-level managers to U.S. offices.