U.S. Green Card

EB-1A
Green Card

How We Help

Stand out as a leader in your field. We craft compelling EB-1A cases with expert evidence and irrefutable petitions, getting your green card in-hand as fast as first-priority enables.

EB1A Visa Background

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

We help professionals self-petition with strong evidence and strategic guidance.

VISA DURATION
Permanent Residence
Direct path to a green card for individuals with extraordinary ability. Self-petition allowed; no employer sponsorship required.
FAMILY VISAS
Immediate Family
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 qualify 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.
INTENT
Priority Date
EB-1A backlog wait times vary by country of birth.

EB-1A Eligibility

Meet at least 3 of 10 regulatory criteria or show a major internationally recognized award demonstrating extraordinary ability.

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Awards
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Memberships
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Published Materials
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Judging
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Original Contributions
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Scholarly Articles
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Critical or Essential Role
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High Salary
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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

6 Weeks

Ellis Fee

$15,000

Fees Include

Green card and adjustment of status applications (including dependents), case strategy consult, expert reference letter writing, overnight shipping (petition and notice), consulate interview practice with former consulate officer, RFE response (if necessary)

eb1a Timeline

Evidence

14 days

Letters

14 days

Petition Prep

10 days

Final Review

4 days

Identify strongest criteria and collect supporting evidence.

14 days

Why choose Ellis?

Approach

Extraordinary ability cases require extraordinary preparation. Ellis focuses on showcasing your EB-1A achievements through strategic attorney input and clear, organized tracking, creating a more responsive process than what legacy firms typically offer.

  • Dedicated Attorney
  • AI-driven accuracy
  • Live Dashboard
  • Empathetic Comms
Legacy Firms
  • High Paralegal Ratios
  • Manual Tracking
  • Opaque Pricing
  • Slow Replies

EB-1A Green Card FAQ

The EB-1A green card is reserved for individuals who can demonstrate "extraordinary ability" in their field. This category is open to professionals in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics who have achieved national or international recognition. A person must show that they are at the very top of their field and that their contributions have had a significant impact.

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

U.S. Immigration Solved

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