What makes the EB-1 visa most desirable?

The EB-1 is the best and most desirable among all the other Employment-based Visas. It offers the quickest path to U.S. permanent residency, as it does not require the filing of a Permanent Labor Certification, usually a time-consuming and expensive process.

What is an EB-1 petition?

EB-1: Employment Based Immigration – Permanent Workers – Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Professor/Multinational Executive. You may be eligible for an employment-based, first-preference visa if you have an extraordinary ability, are an outstanding professor or researcher, or are a multinational executive or manager.

What is EB1C green card?

The EB1C visa is an immigrant classification, so it qualifies the foreign worker, their spouse, and their children under 21 years old for a US green card. Summary: The EB1C visa is an immigrant visa which allows a foreign company to transfer manager or executive to a related US company.

How long it takes to get i-485 approved?

8 to 14 months
After filing Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, and related forms, your I-485 processing time can take anywhere from 8 to 14 months. The basis of your adjustment of status (e.g. family, employment, asylum, etc.) will be a significant factor. This is an approximation.

Do you have to file employment based I-485?

You cannot file an employment-based I-485 unless you either filed the I-140 first, or you are filing the I-140 and I-485 together. Also, you must wait until your priority date (your place in line) is current before the I-485 can be filed.

What should I file with I-140 and I-485?

Along with the I-485 application, you can elect to file the green card-based Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP). The EAD and AP are alternative options for work authorization and travel documentation that you can use while your green card application is pending.

How long does it take for an I-485 form to be processed?

You will need to wait until your priority date becomes current before submitting your I-485 petition to the USCIS. It takes an average of six months to process I-485 form, but as we’ll see later on in this article, waiting for the priority date to be current can drastically change the overall processing time. EB-1 Green Card Concurrent Filing

How to apply for an EB-1 visa under extraordinary ability?

If you are filing for an EB-1 visa under extraordinary ability, you may file Form I-140 for yourself, and you may be eligible to file I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Who is required to file an EB I-485?

EB I-485 Filing Overview • Principal applicants (PA) and any dependents each file a Form I -485 with USCIS. EB families typically file together, though dependents may file after the PA. Families are processed together whenever possible.

Is the I-485 based on an approved visa petition?

Because I-485 eligibility is based on an approved visa petition (e.g., I – 140), USCIS has set in place specific policies concerning concurrent filings. In cases where USCIS approves the concurrently filed I -140, USCIS will subsequently process the I -485 on a first in first out basis determined by the date the I-485 was filed.