United States

United States EB-1 priority worker

Policy overviewReviewed 2026-09-03

For persons of extraordinary ability, outstanding professors or researchers, and qualifying multinational managers or executives.

Core requirements

QualificationRequired

The route-specific qualification, experience or achievement standard must be met.

Job offerConditional

Whether a qualifying job offer or employer petition is required depends on the specific subcategory.

assessmentRequired

The applicable points, salary, occupation, quota or evidence assessment must be met under current official rules.

Official sources

General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-03.