Introduction 

EB2 NIW offers great opportunity to the people who want to pursue their careers in the U.S. and their work aligns with the national interest of the U.S. as well. Most people want to get EB1-A after EB-2 NIW because of faster processing and more recognition. Same set of achievements that have been used for EB2-NIW can be used for EB1-A too. However, the criteria for EB1-A is stricter than EB2-NIW. This article will provide you with a seven-step strategy to know whether you fulfill the requirements:

Step 1: Understand the EB1-A Requirements

First of all, develop a detailed understanding of EB1-A requirements. You need to demonstrate that you meet the three of these ten criteria:

1.  Nationally or internationally recognized awards.

2.  Membership is those associations who want excellent achievements to be their member. 

3.   Any published work regarding your contributions

4.  You are serving as a judge in your field. 

5. Originality and uniqueness of your valuable contributions.

6. You are writing scholarly articles in well-known journals.

7. Show your work at exhibitions. 

8.  You are in a leading position in a well-known organization.

9.  You are earning much more than your colleagues in your field 

10.  You succeed in commercial arts.

These standards may seem very high but fully understanding them will let you know to what extent you meet these requirements. Hence, you can fill the gap by making improvements too. 

Step 2: Look at Your EB2 NIW Evidence 

There is some evidence of achievements that have been previously used to get EB2 NIW, but can be used again for EB1-A petition.  You can review your previous application to find things like:

• Evidence of the importance of your work for the national interest. 
• Letters of recommendation depicting your worth.
• Awards or publications showing your skill.
• Assess how you can use your past achievements like original contributions or publications for EB1-A and how they can fit in. 

Step 3: Check your National and International Recognition  

For EB2 NIW you need National impact but for EB1-A you need to provide evidence of your recognition both at the national and international level. You can ask yourself a few questions as mentioned below:

• Have you won any awards that are of great significance in your field?
• Whether your publication or project gets the attention of people around the globe?
• Are you invited to international events to deliver a speech or asked to work? 

International fame will help you a lot to make your EB1-A case stronger.

Step 4: Fill in the Gaps

There can be few gaps in certain areas of your achievements no matter how impressive your background is. So you need to work on those areas and gather sufficient evidence regarding your contributions. The gaps could be any of the following:

• Insufficient media coverage
• Awards or honors are smaller in number
• Sufficient experience judging or reviewing others’ work

You need to fill these gaps in the following ways: 

• Try to get more media attention or fame in your field
• Apply for relevant awards in your field.
• Offer your services as a reviewer or judge for professional events.

Step 5: Show Long-Term Recognition  

Getting an EB1-A requires showing a series of successes in your field so it is not about just one big achievement. To prove this you should:

• Show a series of achievements spanning over past years.
• Prove the long-term impact of your work in your field.
• Try to get recommendation letters from the people who can verify your long-term success.
• Continuing the process of achievements after getting EB2 NIW approval is a plus.

Step 6: Get Help from Experts

You can get the help of experts regarding your EB1-A petition especially if you are struggling to know about your qualification and eligibility. There are companies like Immignis that specialize in assisting people regarding the assessment of their eligibility and helping them to put together strong petitions. They do this in the following ways:

• Go through your achievements in detail.
• Sort out various methods to strengthen your petition
• Assist in building a strong story that fulfills the EB1-A criteria

Getting help from the experts will save your time and enhance the likelihood of approval of your petition.

Step 7: Prepare a Solid EB1-A Petition 

After you have reviewed your petition and filled in any gaps, you will finalize your EB1-A petition. The things to be included are:

• An evidence portfolio: Gather proof for each of the EB1-A criteria you meet.
• A petition narrative: Write a story that shows the link between your achievements and your plans to contribute to your field.
• Letters of recommendation: Obtain letters of recommendation from experts and well-known people in your field who can attest to your exceptional abilities.

Specialist companies like Immignis help craft strong petition by making sure that all the requirements are fulfilled

Example: Dr. Sharma’s Journey from EB2 NIW to EB1-A 

Let us take the example of Dr. Anika Sharma. She is a data scientist and has done remarkable work regarding AI algorithms to improve healthcare. She was given EB2 NIW approval. After getting EB2 NIW approval, she:

• Published more research in international journals.
• Won a global innovation award.
• Got highlighted in major media.

She has followed the seven steps mentioned above and with the help of Immignis she has put together a solid EB1-A petition. It took almost 5 months to get approval and hence she can get a Green Card earlier.

How Immignis Can Help:

If you want to move from EB2 NIW to EB1-A, Immignis is a great help. They can do this as mentioned below:

• Measure your eligibility and qualifications.
• Make a plan to improve your qualifications and hence eligibility.
• Assist in putting together your petition by gathering evidence.

If you are working with experts who specialize in this particular area you can feel sure and confident throughout the whole process.

Common Mistakes to Avoid  

You should avoid the following mistakes while working on your eligibility requirements:

• Thinking you can get EB1-A easily after getting approval for EB2 NIW.
• Not gathering sufficient proof for each criterion.
• Not telling a clear and valid story in your petition.
• Rushing through important steps like consulting experts or gathering evidence.

Avoiding these mistakes will enhance your chances of getting approved.

Conclusion 

Finding out if you are eligible enough for EB-1A after EB2 NIW approval is an important step in your journey to U.S. immigration. Following the steps mentioned above you can increase the chances of getting approved by strengthening your profile and crafting a strong petition. With the help of expert companies like Immignis, you can go through the whole process with much confidence and enhance your chances of success. Reach out to Immignis and realize your dreams.