EB-1A
An immigrant category for people of extraordinary ability.
What the preparation depends on
- There is sustained recognition
- Achievements are supported by independent sources
- Continued work in the field is logical and can be evidenced
US
Extraordinary ability, national interest and investment
The United States — define the status first, then choose the category
EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1 and E-2 serve different purposes: professional standing, temporary work, permanent residence or relocation through business investment.
Indicative fee: from $8,000Timing: from 1 month
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EB-2 NIW
An immigrant category for an advanced-degree professional or a person of exceptional ability whose proposed endeavour serves the US national interest.
What the preparation depends on
- The proposed work has substantial merit and national importance
- Your experience, record and resources position you to advance the work
- Waiving the job offer and labour certification requirements would benefit the United States
O-1
A temporary category for people of extraordinary ability; the petition is filed by a US employer or agent.
What the preparation depends on
- A US employer or agent can act as petitioner
- Your achievements relate to the field claimed
- Planned projects and work commitments can be documented
E-2
A non-immigrant visa based on a substantial investment in a real, operating business.
What the preparation depends on
- Your nationality qualifies under an E-2 treaty
- Funds have been committed to the business
- You will develop and direct the enterprise
Risks
What can weaken an otherwise promising application
- 01
Treating satisfied criteria as automatic approval
The authorities assess evidence quality, the applicant's standing and the record as a whole. A simple count of apparently satisfied criteria is insufficient.
- 02
Failing to separate permanent and temporary goals
EB-1A and EB-2 NIW solve a different problem from O-1. Timing, future work, family circumstances and tolerance for uncertainty all affect the choice.
- 03
Ignoring the petitioner structure for O-1
The preparation must establish who can file the petition, how the projects are connected and how genuine US work will be evidenced.
- 04
Planning E-2 before checking nationality and funds
Treaty nationality, ownership, the source and movement of capital, and the fact that funds are genuinely at risk must be checked early.
Project team
How we deliver the work end to end
Samotsvet manages US matters end to end: strategy, profile development, evidence, referees, the petition bundle and the filing process through to the decision.
How the agency worksPrimary sources
Check the current rules on official websites
USCIS: EB-1 ↗USCIS: EB-2 ↗USCIS: O-1 ↗US Department of State: E visas ↗
Content checked against the official sources on 12 August 2026. Requirements may change.
Next step
Review the route, profile and evidence as one project
We will establish the goal, review the starting position and set out an evidence preparation plan.
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