EB-1 Green Card
EB-1A extraordinary ability, EB-1B outstanding professor/researcher, and EB-1C multinational manager green card categories. Covers evidentiary standards, RFE strategies, and premium processing availability.
Top questions about EB-1 Green Card
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are some practical shifts USCIS might implement due to increased scrutiny of EB-1A applications?
Officers may ask how achievements were earned and who independently confirms them, compare evidence across public records, and review approvals later if credibility issues appear.
Read: Why US Is Seeing a Demand Surge for 'einstein Visas'What are the steps to check eligibility for EB-1 India in December 2025?
To check eligibility, find your I-140 priority date, compare it with the December 2025 cut-off of 15MAR2022, and apply the 'earlier than' rule; if your date is before 15MAR2022, you are eligible in December 2025.
Read: EB-1 India Final Action Date Advances One Month in 2025 BulletinWhat are the required actions for EB-2 India applicants with a December 2023 priority date to prepare for their green card application?
Monitor the Visa Bulletin Regularly, Maintain Valid Status in the United States, Prepare for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485), Stay Informed About Policy Changes, and Plan for Long Wait Times.
Read: EB-2 India Priority Date December 2023: Expected Green Card Wait TimeWhat actions should EB-3 Indian applicants take based on the August 2025 Visa Bulletin?
EB-3 Indian applicants with priority dates before May 22, 2013, can now file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
Read: US August Visa Bulletin Shows Mixed Progress for Indian Green Card ApplicantsWhat is the status of the EB-1 employment-based visa category in March 2025?
The EB-1 category remains current for most countries, allowing eligible applicants to move forward immediately.
Read: Understanding the march 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration PoliciesEB-1A I-140 Document Checklist: Complete List of Required Evidence
Total Items 39 Required 11 Recommended 6 Categories 14 Filing an EB-1A I-140 petition requires assembling a substantial package of evidence, forms, and supporting documents. Missing a single item can…
EB-1A I-140 Step-by-Step Filing Guide: Forms, Fees, and Where to File
Filing Fee $700 Key Form I-140 Filing Location USCIS service center Processing Time Varies by center The EB-1A…
Nebraska Court Orders U.S. Approval of EB-1A in Mukherji V. Miller Final Merits Determination
A Nebraska federal court has ordered USCIS to approve an EB-1A visa for journalist Anahita Mukherji, ruling the…
EB-1 India Not Current in January 2026; Backlogged at 01FEB23
EB-1 India is not current in January 2026; the Final Action Date is 01FEB23 and Dates for Filing…
Strengthen Your EB-1A Profile While Waiting for Your Green Card
Use waiting time to strengthen an EB-1A petition: map achievements to USCIS criteria, improve publications and visibility, secure…
EB-1 India Final Action Date Advances One Month in 2025 Bulletin
In December 2025 the EB-1 India Final Action Date moved one month to 15MAR2022, making priority dates 16FEB2022–14MAR2022…
EB-1 India Filing Date Stays at 15APR23: Demand Steady
EB-1 India filing cutoff stays at 15APR23; Final Action Date advances from 15FEB22 to 15MAR22. DOS is managing…
EB-1 India: Final Action Date Moves Forward, Filing Locks In
The December 2025 bulletin advanced EB-1 India final approvals to 15MAR22 but kept the Filing Date at 15APR23.…
EB-1 All Other Countries: November 2025 Status Versus October 2025
EB-1 All Other Countries is Current on both charts in Oct–Nov 2025, allowing submissions and final actions without…
EB-1 India Stagnation in Oct-Nov 2025: No Movement on FAD or DFF
November 2025 shows EB-1 India unchanged: FAD February 15, 2022 and DFF April 15, 2023. Pre-FAD applicants may…