EB1 Green Cards for Entrepreneurs/ Entertainers/Athletes
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EB-1 Green Card for Extraordinary Talent — Entrepreneurs, Entertainers & Athletes Build a permanent U.S. base for your career.
The EB-1 immigrant category grants a green card to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability (EB-1A), outstanding academic achievement (EB-1B), or multinational executive/manager experience (EB-1C). For creators, performers, founders and elite athletes, EB-1A is often the fastest, employer-independent route: you can self-petition by filing Form I-140 with evidence that your achievements place you at the top of your field.
At ChaseLawyers®, we translate your track record into USCIS-ready evidence, manage strategy, filings and interview prep, and guide you through adjustment of status or consular processing for you and your family. When appropriate, we use premium processing to accelerate the I-140 decision.
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Extraordinary talent deserves an extraordinary strategy. We help you build a winning case from day one by:
- Map the best EB-1 lane: EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) vs. EB-1C (Multinational Manager/Executive); (EB-1B applies to academics).
- Visa-bulletin check + concurrent I-485 filing viability when your category is current.
- Timeline, risk and premium-processing feasibility for your Form I-140.
- Evidence gap analysis with a concrete action plan (press, judging, memberships, speaking, revenue/impact metrics, endorsements).
Your achievements speak — we make sure USCIS listens. Our legal team assists you in:
- Curate the record to meet regulatory criteria for extraordinary ability (one major award or 3+ secondary criteria).
- Draft, collect and quality-control expert opinion letters tailored to your field.
- Prepare exhibits that prove sustained national or international acclaim (media, contracts, box office/streams, rankings, prize lists, brand deals).
- File a clean, audit-ready I-140 package with persuasive legal briefing.
Getting approved is just the beginning — we guide you all the way home. Our post-approval support includes:
- Adjustment of Status (I-485) or Consular Processing for you + derivatives (spouse/children).
- EAD/AP combo when eligible so you can work and travel while I-485 is pending.
- Interview prep; respond to RFE/NOID if needed.
- Post-approval support: Social Security, I-9, re-entry, and effortless EB-1 upkeep — no investment, no conditions.
How It Works
- Share your professional background and goals.
- We assess your EB-1 eligibility and success potential.
- Receive a clear evidence and documentation roadmap.
- Select the optimal EB-1A or EB-1C category for your profile.
- Determine premium processing and concurrent filing options.
- Align timing with the Visa Bulletin, travel, and work plans.
- Establish U.S. entities for founders or key creatives if needed.
- Structure contracts, endorsements, and royalties to prove acclaim.
- Secure clean IP and brand documentation to strengthen your case.
- Collect verified data on royalties, sales, streams, or sponsorships.
- Include rankings, awards, and KPIs to demonstrate measurable impact.
- Build credible evidence of recognition and sustained success.
- Plan compliant travel, touring, or competition schedules.
- Renew sponsorships and maintain active status safely.
- Update evidence for family filings and future re-entries.
Touring artists, recording talent, producers, directors, designers, broadcasters, professional and Olympic-track athletes—we convert your press, awards, charts, rankings and contracts into EB-1A-ready evidence.
Company founders, C-level execs and product visionaries with high-impact traction (funding, revenue, users, patents, media). We build EB-1A or, when appropriate, EB-1C cases for multinational executives.
Promoters, league executives, GMs, showrunners, A&Rs and agents with verifiable industry leadership—positioned either under EB-1A (individual acclaim) or EB-1C (qualifying multinational roles).
FAQ
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EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability), EB-1B (Outstanding Professors/ Researchers), EB-1C (Multinational Managers/Executives). Creators, founders and elite athletes most often use EB-1A, which does not require an employer or labor certification.
Either a one-time major award (e.g., significant international prize) or evidence meeting at least three regulatory criteria (press, judging, leading roles, high remuneration, etc.), plus proof of sustained acclaim and that you’ll continue work in the field.
Yes, but only under the EB-1A category (extraordinary ability). Unlike other employment-based visas, EB-1A does not require a job offer or employer sponsorship. You can file Form I-140 on your own behalf, but USCIS requires strong evidence of your achievements, national or international recognition, and continued work in your field. At ChaseLawyers®, we help build the petition, gather the right documentation, and present your case to maximize approval chances.
The I-140 can be filed with premium processing (15-day adjudication clock for the service action), though USCIS may issue RFEs. The overall green-card timing depends on visa-number availability in the Visa Bulletin and whether you file I-485 concurrently.
Often, yes. O-1 evidence (press, awards, critical roles) overlaps with EB-1A criteria, but EB-1A requires a higher showing and a well-structured record proving sustained acclaim.
For EB-1A, neither is required. For EB-1C, you need a qualifying multinational role and employer; PERM is not required for EB-1.
I-140 Immigrant Petition (EB-1), then I-485 (adjustment) in the U.S. or consular processing abroad. Family members can file as derivatives.
If eligible to file I-485, you may request EAD/AP for employment and travel authorization during adjudication.
USCIS publishes current filing and premium processing fees; amounts change periodically. We provide a transparent cost sheet and link you to the live fee schedule before filing.
Under-documented awards/press, weak expert letters, missing evidence of current and future work in the field, and inconsistent data across contracts, taxes and media. We front-load petitions to avoid RFEs/NOIDs.