EB-1A
EB-1A Visa
Permanent residence for individuals at the very top of their field.
A self-petitioned green card pathway built on sustained acclaim and proven authority. No employer required.
What This Visa Is
For those operating at the highest level of impact
The EB-1A is designed for individuals who have achieved distinction in their field through sustained excellence, recognition, and measurable impact.
This is not about potential. It is about proven authority.
Eligibility
What qualifies as extraordinary
EB-1A eligibility is built from a holistic narrative, not a checklist. USCIS looks for sustained acclaim, original contributions, and recognition at a national or international level, and how those elements come together to tell a clear story. We help you identify the evidence you already have and structure it into the strongest possible case.
Published material about you
Press, articles, and media documenting your work.
Significant awards or titles
Recognition that signals standing in your field.
Leading roles in distinguished organizations
Senior or essential positions at recognized institutions.
Original contributions of major significance
Work that has measurably advanced your field.
High salary or commercial success
Compensation or revenue that reflects standing in the market.
Who This Visa Is For
Built for those defining their fields.
Founders & Executives
Leading companies with demonstrated impact, growth, and recognition. For those whose track record, results, and standing put them at the top of their industry.
Researchers & Scientists
Contributing original work with recognized significance in their field. For those whose research has been cited, applied, or built upon by others at the highest level.
Creatives & Industry Leaders
Recognized for influential and original work with national or international recognition. For those whose body of work has shaped or defined their discipline.
Operators With Measurable Impact
Driving measurable results in critical and high-impact roles. For senior operators whose contributions have moved organizations and industries forward.
Understanding the EB-1A
What makes this visa different.
The EB-1A is the highest standard in employment-based immigration, and one of the most powerful green card pathways available. Unlike most permanent residence options, it requires no employer sponsorship, no labor certification, and no job offer. Your record speaks for itself. Building a winning petition requires knowing exactly how USCIS evaluates extraordinary ability at the permanent residence level, and constructing a case that leaves no room for doubt.
The EB-1A is a self-petition, meaning you file on your own behalf without needing an employer to sponsor you. This makes it one of the most flexible and autonomous green card pathways available to exceptional individuals, giving you full control over your immigration future regardless of your employment situation.
How We Work
At this tier, details define outcomes
A strategic, high-touch approach to EB-1A petitions.
EB-1A is the highest standard in employment-based immigration, and small details define whether a petition succeeds. We structure every case with precision, from narrative positioning to evidence strategy, so your profile is presented at the strongest possible standard. Your attorney focuses on legal strategy. We make sure the case around it is built to win.
Step 01
Assess
We tell you where you stand and exactly what's possible, before anything changes.
Step 02
Gather
We know what's needed and walk you through it, step by step.
Step 03
Build
We craft your EB-1A petition with precision.
Step 04
Review & File
Attorney-reviewed and filed in days, not weeks.
Step 05
Guide
We stay with you through approval, RFEs, and everything in between.
Prepared and filed in under a week, with precision at every step.
*Timeline begins upon receipt of all attorney-requested documents and supporting evidence.
Investment
EB-1A case management typically ranges
$12,000 - $15,000 USD
flat fee
See full pricing & engagement optionsWhat’s included
- Attorney-led strategy and final sign-off
- Attorney pairing based on your background and goals
- 60-minute strategy consultation with your attorney and Novarra team member
- Full petition drafting, including reference letters and evidence organization
- Dedicated Novarra team member throughout your case
- Access to the Novarra platform for real-time case visibility
- Target filing within 7 business days of receiving all required evidence
- Post-filing support and proactive status updates
Frequently Asked Questions