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-1 China 2025 November: No Movement on FAD and DFF Cutoffs
November 2025’s Visa Bulletin left EB-1 China frozen: FAD at December 22, 2022 and DFF at May 15, 2023, no change from October. India stayed at February 15, 2022; other…
Reasons to Upgrade from EB2/EB3 to EB1 with Scenarios
Switching from EB2/EB3 to EB1 can shorten waits and avoid PERM. EB1A, EB1B, and EB1C require strong evidence…
EB-1 China: October 2025 Visa Bulletin Impacts for November 2025
In Oct–Nov 2025 the Visa Bulletin showed little movement: EB‑1 China stayed at 22DEC22, EB‑1 India at 15FEB22,…
U.S. Green Card Overhaul: Stricter EB-1/NIW Rules Coming by 2026
DHS will propose rules by January 2026 tightening EB-1 and EB-2 NIW evidentiary standards and clarifying employer obligations.…
How a Government Shutdown Affects EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 Green Cards
Starting October 1, 2025, USCIS continues fee-funded EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 and I-485 processing, while DOL’s OFLC suspends PERM and LCA…
US Green Card Registrations Reopen Oct 1, 2025 for EB-1 to EB-5
Fiscal-year visa caps reset October 1, 2025, reopening EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 filings. Approvals require priority dates…
14-Year Odyssey to U.S. Permanent Residency Highlights EB-1A Backlogs
After 14 years in the U.S. immigration system, Rajasegar obtained a Green Card via EB-1A in September 2025.…
Gold Card Replaces EB-1/EB-2: $1M/$2M Path to Green Card
The Gold Card replaces EB-1/EB-2 with a cash-for-status model: $1 million individual or $2 million employer contribution plus…
EB-1 Visa Cap Reached for FY2025; Restarts October 1, 2025
All EB-1 immigrant visas for FY 2025 are exhausted; embassies cannot issue EB-1 visas until October 1, 2025.…
EB-2 India: August vs September 2025 — No Movement, FA 01JAN13 DFF 01FEB13
EB-2 India showed no movement in August and September 2025: FA 01JAN13 and DFF 01FEB13. Finalized FY-2025 numbers…