Strategy built around you
No fill-in-the-blank petitions. We learn your achievements and build a case and evidence strategy written for your specific record and field.
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Proven Experience with EB-1A Green Cards
See if you qualify to petition for a green card on your own extraordinary ability.
Overview
The EB-1A is for people at the very top of their field. If your work has earned real recognition, you may be able to petition for a green card on your own, with no employer and no job offer required. We help you prove it.
Why Choose Ellis Porter?
Communication you can count on
You work with a dedicated attorney from start to finish. No conflicting answers, no repeating yourself, and a reply within one business day.
Quality that holds up
Our attorneys have personally answered hundreds of RFEs. We prepare your petition to stand up to scrutiny.
People, not case files
This work is personal. We treat every client with respect and care, and we keep sponsors informed clearly at every step of the process.
Results that reflect real experience.
- 23+ Years guiding clients through a system that rarely stands still.
- 90k+ Immigration approvals secured for individuals, families, and employers.
- 4.9/5 Average client review rating across hundreds of cases.
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A green card you can pursue on your own.
The EB-1A is a first-preference green card for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. Because it is a self-petition, you control the timeline and need no sponsoring employer.
Self-petitioned
You file for yourself. No employer sponsorship and no job offer are required at any point in the process.
No labor certification
EB-1A skips the PERM labor certification process, which often saves significant time compared to other employment green cards.
Major awards and recognition
Strong cases show recognized national or international honors, membership requiring outstanding achievement, or original contributions of major significance.
Published work and leading roles
Published material about you, authorship of scholarly articles, or a leading or critical role for distinguished organizations all strengthen a petition.
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A clear process, start to finish.
You should never wonder where your case stands. We map the path up front, prepare a strong petition, and stay with you through approval, so you always know what to expect and what to do next.
Assess your strongest path
We learn your background and confirm whether EB-1A is the strongest path for your profile.
Build evidence strategy
We identify the criteria you meet and map the strongest evidence to support each one.
Draft and file
We draft your petition, legal brief, and recommendation letters, then file your I-140 with USCIS.
Respond and move forward
We respond to any requests for evidence at no additional cost. Once approved, we scope Adjustment of Status as a separate stage.
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Transparent pricing, no surprises.
You deserve to know what to expect before you begin. Our attorney fee is a flat fee that covers all legal services for your EB-1A petition, with no hidden charges.
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Green Card
A flat attorney fee for the I-140 petition. Adjustment of Status and government filing fees are handled separately. We stand behind our work. For applicants who qualify, we refund our attorney fee if your EB-1A petition is denied.
$8,000
What your fee includes
- A complete, custom petition and legal brief
- Recommendation letters drafted for your recommenders
- RFE responses at no additional cost
- A dedicated attorney from start to finish
- Flexible 16-month payment plans available.
- Adjustment of Status is a separate stage we’ll scope with you
- We stand behind our work. For applicants who qualify, we refund our attorney fee if your EB-1A petition is denied. We confirm whether your case qualifies before you begin
Our EB-1A Attorneys
David Allen
Partner
Andy Ingebritson
Partner
Shaju Jacob
Managing Partner
Anthony Mosko
Partner
Natalia Sarraf
Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an employer for the EB-1A?
No. The EB-1A allows you to self-petition. You file for yourself with no employer sponsorship and no job offer required.
How is the EB-1A different from the O-1?
The O-1 is a temporary work visa that needs a petitioner. The EB-1A is a petition for a green card you can pursue on your own, based on the same kind of extraordinary ability evidence.
Do I need to meet every EB-1A criterion?
No. You do not need every item, but strong cases usually document several criteria clearly. We help you identify and build the ones that fit your record.
Does EB-1A skip labor certification?
Yes. The EB-1A does not require PERM labor certification, which often makes it faster than other employment-based green cards.
What happens after the EB-1A is approved?
Once the I-140 is approved, you move to Adjustment of Status or consular processing. We scope that as a separate stage and walk you through it.
Hundreds of Success Stories
I worked with Ellis Porter for my EB-1A after two earlier petitions were unsuccessful. When USCIS issued an RFE and then a denial, my attorney never gave up. They fought the decision and USCIS ultimately approved my case. You need a team that fights for you.
Request a Consultation Today
Share your background with our High-Skilled Immigration team. We will tell you honestly whether EB-1A is your strongest option and what to expect from the process next.