EB-1A Green Card
Your career already speaks. We make sure USCIS hears it.
Pazega helps accomplished professionals develop and document a coherent EB-1A profile through a focused roadmap spanning publications, judging, awards, media, impact evidence, recommendation support, and evidence curation. We build the underlying record; your independent immigration attorney handles legal advice and filing.
Results that reflect real experience.
12+
Years guiding clients through a system that rarely stands still.
1,948
EB-1A and O-1A client approvals, 2013 to 2026.
84%
Approved without an RFE.
EB-1A Green Card: Two Levels of Support
Choose comprehensive support from start to finish, or focused support where you need it most.
| Full StrategyYour complete EB-1A profile, built around one clear story.Includes in-house expert reviewMost chosen | Focused StrategyTargeted help to close one or two gaps. | |
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| Best for | Most EB-1A candidates | Profiles that are already strong |
| Timeline | ||
| Timeline | 6 to 12 months. Most profiles are petition-ready in about 8. | Depends on the items you choose. We share an estimate at onboarding. |
| Our Approach | ||
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| Extra evidence if standards tighten | ||
| Extra evidence if standards tighten | Included at no extra cost. If changing adjudication standards mean your profile needs more evidence to be safer, we add it within your agreed scope | Priced as new items |
| Expert review of your case | ||
| Expert review of your case | Your field of endeavor, criteria selection and how your evidence will be presented in a petition are reviewed by our in-house team, including a former USCIS supervisory officer and a former immigration attorney | Not included |
| Built for today’s adjudication climate | ||
| Built for today’s adjudication climate | We track USCIS guidance and appeals decisions and adjust your plan as trends shift | You track changes yourself |
| One coherent story | ||
| One coherent story | Every item is tied to the same case, so it holds up under a strict reading | You decide how each item fits |
| Peace of mind | ||
| Peace of mind | Once you are onboarded, we drive the plan to a petition-ready profile while you focus on your day job | You manage the plan and the gaps |
Why this matters now: Applicants with very similar profiles are receiving opposite outcomes depending on how their record is built and how an officer reads it. Full Strategy is designed for exactly that risk.
Not sure which track fits?
Included with Full Strategy only
How Our In-House Legal Team Strengthens Your Profile
Every Full Strategy plan is reviewed by people who have seen EB-1A cases from both sides: a former USCIS supervisory officer with a decade at the agency, and a former immigration attorney from a leading national firm.
Field and Criteria Validation
We pressure-test your field of endeavor and criteria choices at the outset, so your time and resources go into a strategy built to hold up.
Adjudicator-Level Review
Your evidence is read the way an officer would read it. Gaps, inconsistencies and overstated claims are identified and addressed before your attorney files.
Above the Minimum
Meeting a criterion on paper is not enough. We build evidence that clears the bar with a margin, so a single questioned item does not put your case at risk.
Petition-Ready Mapping
Every publication, award and metric is tied to the criterion it supports and documented accordingly, giving your attorney a clear, organized record to build from.
Current, Not Historical
We track the USCIS Policy Manual, Administrative Appeals Office decisions and published guidance. When standards shift, your plan is adjusted before it becomes a problem.
Why this matters
Applicants with similar achievements can receive very different outcomes depending on how their record is built. A coherent, well-documented case gives an officer fewer reasons to question it.
EB-1A pathways, built for your specific career trajectory.
Extraordinary ability shows up in many fields, recognition looks different in a product team, in a lab, and at the start of a career. We shape your profile around the evidence your situation actually produces. Here are the profiles we see most often, and how we approach them.
Technology & Engineering
Software, AI & Data · Hardware & Physical Engineering
How we build your case
Many engineers and product leaders assume EB-1A is only for academics. It is not. Strong tech cases are often built on original contributions with measurable impact, a critical role on important products or teams, high remuneration, judging and peer review, and selective memberships or awards. Where you have patents or technical publications, we use them, but they are rarely the whole story. Our job is to translate scale, adoption and technical influence into the evidence USCIS recognizes.
Profiles we often work with
- Software Engineers & QA Engineers
- Machine Learning & AI Engineers
- Data Scientists & Data Engineers
- Product, Project & Program Managers
- Cloud, DevOps & Site Reliability Engineers
- Cybersecurity Specialists
- Hardware, Semiconductor & Electrical Engineers
- Mechanical, Civil & Aerospace Engineers
- And more
Researchers & Clinicians
Life Sciences, Medicine & Public Health · Academic Research
How we build your case
Research profiles usually start with publications and citations, but numbers alone rarely carry a case. We show how your work is being used: who cites it, what it changed, and where it shaped practice or policy. For clinicians, that can include new protocols, guideline contributions, and leadership roles at respected institutions. Peer review, editorial roles, invited talks and awards then round out a record that reads as sustained acclaim, not a list of outputs.
Profiles we often work with
- Postdoctoral Fellows & Research Scientists
- Assistant, Associate & Full Professors
- Physicians & Physician-Scientists
- Pharmaceutical & Biotech Scientists
- Public Health Researchers & Epidemiologists
- Clinical Research Scientists
- Dentists, Pharmacists & Allied Health Researchers
- And more
Founders & Business Leaders
How we build your case
A strong founder case rarely leads with citations. It leans on original contributions of major significance, a leading or critical role at a distinguished organization, judging the work of others, and coverage about you in professional or major media. We help turn traction, funding and industry influence into clear, documented evidence, including recognition that is recent and moving fast. Many founders start with an O-1A, so we plan your profile to serve both paths.
Profiles we often work with
- Startup Founders & Co-founders
- C-suite & Senior Executives
- Venture-backed Entrepreneurs
- Investors & Venture Capital Professionals
- Business & Strategy Consultants
- And more
New Graduates & Early-Career Professionals
How we build your case
Early in your career, the goal is not to file tomorrow but to build the right record from the start. We help you get into the right graduate program, then plan the publications, roles and recognition that can support an O-1A or EB-1A later. Starting early means every step counts toward where you want to be.
Profiles we often work with
- Masters & PhD Applicants
- Recent Masters & PhD Graduates
- F-1 / OPT & STEM OPT Professionals
- Early-career Researchers planning a long-term O-1A or EB-1A path
- And more
Don't see your field? Let's talk.
Book a free consultationPrinciples we hold ourselves to.
Effort guarantee
If we don't deliver the agreed preparation milestones, you get your fee back.
Genuine recognition
We grow real professional standing through judging, publications and press, never paid shortcuts.
Mapped to USCIS criteria
Every piece of evidence is tied to the regulatory criteria an officer will check.
See how the process works in depth in our EB-1A guide.
EB-1A Green Card FAQs
Am I eligible?
Most clients come to us with strong careers but gaps in documentation. Book a free profile review and we will give you an honest assessment of where you stand.
How does USCIS decide EB-1A cases?
First, an officer checks whether you meet at least 3 of the 10 criteria. Then, in a final merits review, they decide whether your evidence shows you are among the top of your field. Meeting 3 criteria alone does not guarantee approval.
Why does a coherent strategy matter?
Applicants with similar profiles can receive different outcomes depending on how their record is built. Evidence that tells one clear story is harder to challenge.
How long does it take?
6 to 12 months. Most profiles are petition-ready in about 8.
How much time will I need to put in?
Most of your time goes into intake, while we learn your background. After that we handle sourcing and coordination, and you focus on your day job. We manage almost everything after the initial intake.
How many citations or publications do I need?
There is no fixed number. What matters is how your record compares with others in your subfield at your career stage. Higher-impact venues usually mean fewer papers are needed.
Can I do just publications?
Yes, on the Focused Strategy track. We recommend it only when the rest of your profile is already strong.
Why isn't media available on the Focused track?
Poorly framed media is drawing RFEs. We only include media within Full Strategy, where it fits your overall profile.
Is this legitimate?
Yes. Every achievement in your profile is your own: you write your papers, give your talks and complete your reviews. We find the right opportunities and make sure they add up to a strong case.
Do you file my petition?
A licensed immigration attorney of your choice files it. We build and organize the evidence beforehand.
Do you have attorneys on staff?
Our team includes a former immigration attorney who advises on evidence strategy behind the scenes. Pazega is not a law firm: we do not give legal advice or file petitions. You choose your own attorney.
Can you recommend an attorney?
Yes. We can share names of attorneys our clients have worked with. The choice and the relationship are yours.
Does my family get green cards too?
Yes. If approved, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can apply as dependents.
What if I get an RFE?
An RFE is not a denial. Your attorney responds, and we help gather supporting evidence. USCIS does not accept achievements dated after filing, which is why we build fully before you file.
I've already filed. Can you help?
We can review your record and help identify existing evidence for an RFE response. New achievements can support a future filing.
What are your results?
84% approved without an RFE and 91% after an RFE or NOID. No one can guarantee approval.
How much does it cost?
Full Strategy is a single package fee; Focused Strategy is priced per item. We share exact pricing after your profile review.
Do I need an employer to apply?
No. EB-1A is a self-petition, so you can file without an employer sponsor or job offer.
Can you guarantee approval?
No one honestly can. We guarantee the preparation work, in writing.
How long does profile building take?
Usually 6–12 months; many profiles are petition-ready around month 8.
Are you a law firm?
No. We build your profile and evidence strategy. You choose and work with your own immigration attorney for filing.
What does the first consultation cost?
The initial profile review is free and carries no obligation.
Can I work with Pazega from outside the United States?
Yes. We work with clients around the world. Start with a free profile review by emailing visa@pazega.com.
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