How does the application process work?

The actual application process begins with submitting the petition to the appropriate USCIS Service Center in the U.S. While the U.S. does not require a job offer or a Labor Certification - and thus seems to be especially interested in those applicants - the application process should not be underestimated.
The applicant will have to submit extensive documentation about the "extraordinary ability".

After approval by USCIS, the applicant will be issued the green card in the so-called Consular Processing. This, too, is a very complex process.

Furthermore, the applicant has the option of applying for "adjustment of status" in the U.S. (e.g. if he or she already has a valid non-immigrant status).

IMPORTANT: In 2009, the Premium Processing Service (I-907) was reintroduced for the EB-1A green card application process. This means that for an extra US$ 1,000 USCIS guarantees to make a decision within 15 working days after receipt of the petition and to ask any follow-up questions within this period. Find information about the USCIS processing times on this website: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplay.do.
Please also note the information in the Visa Bulletin stating current availability of immigration visas and thus also about respective waiting times. In the EB-1A category, visas are usually always available.

How does the application process work?

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