US Green Card

EB-1A Visa

How We Help

Stuck waiting for your priority date? Upgrade to an EB-1A and get your green card in months, not years.

EB1A Visa Background

The EB-1A is a green card for individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.

For individuals ready to self-petition without employer sponsorship.

GREEN CARD PATH
Permanent Residence
Direct path to green card for extraordinary ability. Self-petition without employer sponsorship required.
FAMILY VISAS
Immediate Family
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included as derivative beneficiaries for permanent residency.
PORTABILITY
Self-Petitioned
No employer tie - change jobs freely during or after the process. Your green card is independent of any employer.
PRIORITY DATE
Faster Than EB-2/3
EB-1A moves faster than EB-2 or EB-3. Current for most countries, with some wait for India and China nationals.

EB-1A Eligibility

The candidate must meet at least 3 of the 10 following eligibility criteria to submit an EB-1A application.

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Awards
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Memberships
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Published Materials About You
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Judging
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Original Contributions
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Scholarly Articles
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High Salary
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Leading Roles
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Artistic Exhibitions
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Commercial Success

EB-1A Pricing

Trusted by

As seen in: AdaptiveSecurity, Wordware, Micro1, Trustwell

Ellis Processing

4-6 Weeks

Ellis Fee

$15,000

Cost Specifics

Our fee includes I-140 petition preparation and adjustment of status (I-485, I-131, I-765) for the petitioner and all family members.

eb1a Timeline

Evidence

14 days

Letters

7 days

Case Prep

10 days

Final Review

4 days

Identify strongest criteria and collect supporting evidence including awards, publications, and impact documentation.

14 days
Testimonials
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TESTIMONIAL
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Ellis is an exceptional immigration partner, delivering fast and knowledgeable service. Their platform makes the process easier than anything I've experienced in over a decade and a half of hiring international candidates to tech companies.
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Chief People Officer, Adaptive Security
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TESTIMONIAL
DAVID GULLEY
From start to finish, Ellis kept us informed and confident, tailoring their approach to our company's specific needs with remarkable attention to detail and results. Their unwavering commitment to client success truly sets them apart in an industry too often marred by complexity.
DAVID GULLEY
HEAD OF GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, TRUSTWELL
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TESTIMONIAL
Filip Kozera
Ellis turned immigration into a competitive advantage for us. Being able to say "we've got your visa covered" helped us close top candidates we otherwise might have lost.
Filip Kozera
FOUNDER & CEO, WORDWARE

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