EB-1 Visa Attorney in Ewing Township, NJ
Employment-Based Green Card Petitions for Priority Workers in New Jersey
The EB-1 visa is an employment-based first-preference immigrant visa that leads directly to a U.S. green card. Unlike most employment-based categories, it doesn’t require PERM labor certification, the lengthy Department of Labor process that EB-2 and EB-3 applicants must clear before filing. At Vindigni & Zeka Law Group, we assist individuals and families throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania with EB-1 petitions and employment-based green card matters, offering the same direct attorney involvement and responsive communication our clients rely on. Your first consultation is free.
The Three EB-1 Subcategories
The EB-1 category covers three distinct groups of priority workers. Which path applies to you depends on your professional profile, your relationship with a U.S. employer, and the evidence you can document.
EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability
This subcategory is for individuals with sustained national or international acclaim in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. No job offer is required. An EB-1A applicant can self-petition by filing Form I-140 directly with USCIS without an employer sponsor, as long as they intend to continue working in their field in the United States.
To qualify, an applicant must either document receipt of a single major internationally recognized award (such as a Nobel Prize, Pulitzer, or Olympic Medal) or satisfy at least three of ten USCIS evidentiary criteria. Those criteria include published material about the applicant’s work, original contributions of major significance, membership in distinguished associations, judging the work of peers, and similar evidence of sustained recognition.
EB-1B: Outstanding Professors & Researchers
EB-1B is for academics and researchers with at least three years of teaching or research experience and international recognition in their field. A U.S. employer must file the I-140 petition and offer a qualifying tenure-track or permanent research position. Self-petition isn’t available under this subcategory.
EB-1C: Multinational Managers & Executives
This subcategory applies to senior professionals transferring within a multinational organization. To qualify, the applicant must have worked abroad in a managerial or executive capacity for at least one continuous year during the three years preceding the petition. The U.S. company must file the I-140 and have a qualifying corporate relationship (parent, affiliate, or subsidiary) with the foreign organization.
All three subcategories skip the PERM labor certification requirement, which is one reason EB-1 applicants often face shorter wait times than those pursuing EB-2 or EB-3 pathways.
The EB-1 Petition Process
Every EB-1 case begins with filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, with USCIS. Under EB-1A, the beneficiary files directly. Under EB-1B and EB-1C, the U.S. employer files on the applicant’s behalf. Premium processing is available and requires USCIS to respond within 15 business days for EB-1A and EB-1B petitions, or 45 business days for EB-1C. Premium processing covers only the I-140 stage and won’t accelerate adjustment of status or consular processing.
Once the I-140 is approved, applicants already in the U.S. in valid nonimmigrant status may file Form I-485 for adjustment of status. Applicants abroad pursue consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) during adjudication, meaning additional documentation is needed before a decision can be made. An RFE isn’t a denial, but responding thoroughly and on deadline is critical. If a petition is denied, Vindigni & Zeka Law Group handles immigration appeals, including motions to reopen or reconsider. We guide clients through the full petition and green card process, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate at every stage.
Why Clients Choose Vindigni & Zeka Law Group for EB-1 Petitions
What distinguishes Vindigni & Zeka Law Group isn’t a volume claim. It’s how we work. Google-verified reviews describe our communication as “unmatched” and confirm that calls are answered promptly and clients receive updates the moment anything changes. For a high-stakes EB-1 petition, that kind of direct attorney access matters. You’re not routed through a paralegal or intake coordinator; you’re working with attorneys who know your file.
Our firm was founded by Anthony J. Vindigni, Esq. and Sami Zeka, Esq., who together bring more than 30 years of combined legal experience. Anthony was recognized by NJBiz as a Leader in the Law in 2024 and was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2022, 2023, and 2024, a designation that recognizes no more than 2.5% of New Jersey attorneys based on peer nominations and independent research. These credentials reflect the standard we hold across every matter we handle, immigration included.
We serve clients throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. No two cases are handled the same way, and we tailor our approach to the specifics of your professional record and immigration goals.
Start Your EB-1 Consultation Today
An EB-1 petition lives or dies on the strength of its documentation. The earlier you involve an attorney, the more time you have to build a complete record. We offer free consultations to help you understand which subcategory fits your situation and what evidence you’ll need to support your petition.
Call Vindigni & Zeka Law Group at (609) 623-3323 to schedule your free consultation. Tell us about your professional background and we can walk you through which EB-1 subcategory applies and what your path to a green card looks like.
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