The significance of the work matters more than file size
The focus is recognition and standing within the profession, not the number of attachments. Articles, expert assessments, awards and project outcomes need to explain your contribution. An attorney considers how the evidence addresses the category and the overall record. We help locate original support, provide context and distinguish strong material from repetitive or weakly relevant documents.
Self-petitioning still needs a professional plan
EB-1A allows self-petitioning and does not require a specific job offer. You still need to explain an intention to continue working in your field in the United States. Connect the professional record with future plans: what you intend to do, why it makes sense and what supports that intention. Business and creative profiles are assessed on their own substance, not forced into someone else’s template.
From the petition to permanent residence
An approved I-140 does not automatically issue a green card. The next stage depends on immigrant-visa availability and eligibility for consular processing or adjustment of status within the US. Personal history, travel and family circumstances matter in advance. Legal fees are scoped by stage so you know whether the agreement ends with the petition or also covers later processing and additional requests.
Turn general information into your own plan.
This page explains the topic. A decision about your case needs the facts, history and an agreed attorney review. Scope and fees are settled before work begins.
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Do I need a US company to file EB-1A?
Not as a required petitioner: the category permits self-petitioning. Your plans to continue professional activity in the US and the complete profile still need supporting evidence.
Is checking several criteria enough?
No. Evidence is also assessed as a whole. Legal analysis matters more than a promise of approval based solely on the number of checked boxes.