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EB-1A Extraordinary Ability

Updated on 10/16/2026

EB-1A is a self-petition for extraordinary ability. It requires a major award or at least 3 of the 10 regulatory criteria, plus the final merits. Typical forms: I-140 and I-485/DS-260.

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