Live and work in the U.S. and obtain permanent residency. If you have extraordinary skill or talent in the arts, sciences, education, business, or sports, you can apply for an EB-1 visa. Although the EB-1 is an employment-based option, if you qualify, you don't need an employer to sponsor you. You can self-petition!
If you're considering immigrating without an employer, or if you own a business, you have excellent options to fulfill your dream of living in the United States. Your best option is the EB-1 visa, which is divided into the following subcategories:
EB-1A: For those with extraordinary abilities in the areas of business, athletics, science, education, and the arts.
EB-1B: For outstanding researchers and professors.
EB-1C: For managers and executives of multinational companies.
Benefits of EB-1:
No job offer
Unlike most employment-based Green Card categories, the EB-1A application does not require going through the lengthy Labor Market Test (PERM) process to demonstrate that there are no qualified U.S. workers available.
Migrate with your family
You can petition for your spouse and unmarried children under 21 to immigrate to the United States with you. They may also be eligible for work permits.
Premium processing
There is a premium processing program, which means your application could be approved in 15 days or less. This is unless a Request for Evidence (RFE) is submitted, which could extend the processing time for your case.