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ARTICLE · 23 MARCH 2026

EB1A Visa Requirements

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If your goal is to make it through the EB1A process you'll be happy to know that just 54% of petitions actually get rejected in 2026.

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Yasin B. Akalan
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If your goal is to make it through the EB1A process you'll be happy to know that just 54% of petitions actually get rejected in 2026. That's a pretty dismal failure rate if you don't have a solid understanding of what you need to show.

The EB1A visa, affectionately known as the "Einstein visa" due to the very high bar set for "Extraordinary Ability", is a dream come true for anyone seeking a path to permanent US residency. The EB1A is an immigrant visa category for highly skilled alien workers seeking permanent residency in the United States. EB1A is part of the broad EB1 group which also includes visas for outstanding professors/researchers, and multinational executives or managers. This particular visa is designed for talented foreign nationals who've made a name for themselves in the fields of science, art, education, business or athletics. One nice thing about the EB1A green card is that it doesn't require an employer to sponsor you – a refreshing change from other

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