EB-1a Visa for Aliens of Extraordinary Ability

Requirements for Aliens with Extraordinary Ability
EB-1A visas (aliens of extraordinary ability) provide an opportunity for U.S. immigration for foreign nationals who have risen to the top of their field. This visa category allows people with extraordinary ability in business, sciences, athletics or the arts to obtain permanent residency in the United States. There is also a temporary version of this visa called the O-1 visa.

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Advantages of EB-1A Visas

If you meet the qualifications as an alien of extraordinary ability, there are a number of advantages to obtaining an EB-1A visa, including:

* You can work and live in the United States permanently.
* Your employer does not need to go through the PERM labor certification process.
* A permanent job offer is not required.
* Your petition does not need to be signed by an employer.
* You can apply for family-based immigration for your spouse and children under age 21, who can accompany you on the same petition.

However, many people who believe they should qualify as aliens of extraordinary ability have their petitions turned down. As your lawyer, I will review your background and credentials and let you know if you meet the qualifications, or whether it makes more sense to pursue another visa category.
What is Extraordinary Ability?

Extraordinary ability means that you have reached a level of expertise indicating that you are one of a small percentage of people who have risen to the very top of your field of endeavor.

To qualify, you must submit documentation such as outstanding achievements, published papers, original contributions of major significance in your field, or other types of recognition.

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For a consultation or more information about about aliens of extraordinary ability visas, and immigration law practice, Contact:

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208 S La Salle Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60604-1251
Chicago, Illinois
Phone: (312) 782 4800
Fax: (312) 263 3416

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Asylum Status

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Handling Asylum Cases

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recognizes fear of persecution as a ground for immigration to the United States. If you can prove that you have suffered past persecution or have a well-founded fear of persecution in the future based on your race, religion, national origin, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group you may qualify for asylum.

Over the past 25 years Immigration attorney Scott M. Beller has helped victims of persecution receive asylum in the United States. He has represented clients who have faced torture and beatings. As he has listened to his clients' accounts of beatings, imprisonment, and torture,  he has often found myself in awe of their bravery in standing up to repressive governments in their home countries. 

What is Asylum?

Asylum is a form of protection for people in the United States who cannot return to their native country because they have been persecuted or fear they will be persecuted.

Examples of qualifying grounds for asylum are:

• Persecution based on race
  
• Religion
  
• Nationality
  
• Political opinion
  
• Membership in a social group.
  

Asylum is available to individuals who are already living in the United States or who are seeking to gain entry to the United States as a port of entry.

There is no quota on the number of people who may be granted asylum each year.

Attorney Scott Beller will guide you through the asylum process and help you present the documentation for your case.

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Scott M. Beller & Associates – 312-782-4800 Handling Permanent Residence (Green Card) Petitions Permanent residence also known as a green card, provides many advantages for foreign nationals who want to live and work in the United States.

As a permanent resident, you will have the right to live and seek employment in the United States, while retaining your citizenship of your native country. You will also have the freedom to visit your home country and return to the United States whenever you wish.

Scott M. Beller & Associates law Firm located in Chicago, represents clients throughout the United States and around the the nation. Over the past 25 years, Attorney Scott M. Beller has helped hundreds of professionals and skilled workers reach their goals for permanent residence in the United States.

What is a Green Card?

A Green Card is another name for a U.S. Permanent Residency Card.

It gives you official status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States. To become a permanent resident an alien requires a sponsoring employer or a qualified family member to petition the USCIS for an immigrant visa to establish a preference category for the alien.

A green card gives you most of the same rights as a U.S. citizen, with two notable exceptions:

• A green card does not give you the right to vote.
• You are subject to deportation through a removal proceeding if you commit certain types of crimes.

You can become permanent resident through family members, through a sponsoring employer or a qualified family for immigrant visa petition to the USCIS. The United States promotes family unity and allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to petition for certain relatives to come and live permanently in the United States. There are several different categories to obtaining a green card, for each category will depend on if you are currently living inside or outside the United States.

Paths to Permanent Residence:

Family-based immigration

• Through immediate relative of a U.S. citizen
• Through a family member of a U.S. citizen
• Through a family member of a permanent resident
• Through a member of a special category Employment-based immigration
• Highly skilled workers, those with extraordinary ability in certain professions.
• Investors/entrepreneurs are given priority to immigrate through several immigrant categories.
• Employment-creation visas, based on investment in the U.S. Refugee or Asylum Status
• Asylum-based immigration based on fear of persecution if you return to your native country Refugee Green Card If you were admitted as a refugee, you are required by law to apply for a green card (Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) in the United States 1 year after being admitted as a refugee.

Asylee Green Card

If USCIS granted you Asylum status, you are eligible to apply for a Green Card (Permanent Residence) 1 year after receiving your grant of asylum. Your spouse and children are also eligible to apply for a green card if they were admitted to the United States as asylees or were included in your grant of asylum. You may be eligible to pursue a green card under more than one immigration category.

There are other special adjustment programs to obtain a green card permanent residence, are limited to individuals meeting particular qualifications and/or applying during certain time frames.

As your immigration lawyer Scott M. Beller will help you select the category that offers you the greatest chance of success to obtain permanent residence (green card) in the USA.

For more information about Permanent Residence, Green Cards, Contact one of our immigration lawyers:

Scott M. Beller & Associates Attorney at Law
208 S LaSalle Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60604-1251
Chicago, Illinois
Phone: (312) 782 4800
Fax: (312) 263 3416
E-mail: info@scottbeller.com

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