What is the US elite visa? + Conditions and procedures for receiving

Last update: November 28, 1402

America is one of the dream destinations for the migration of many Iranian youths and people. Although entering this country is not an easy task, the United States has also put various methods in front of people so that they can immigrate to this country and use its services. Among all the methods of immigrating to the United States, there is also a special method known as the American elite visa. Maybe many people don’t know what the American elite visa is? Therefore, in the rest of this article, we are going to introduce you more to this type of American visa and how to get it.

What is the US elite visa?

American elite visa or EB1 (Employment-Based First Preference), is one of the types of work visas given to talented people. In fact, people who have high talent in scientific, commercial, sports and artistic fields and can prove this talent can get this type of visa. People who apply for this visa and meet the necessary conditions can register their visa application without the need for a patent or efficient evaluation. Therefore, one of the fastest ways to get an American visa is this method.
In order to apply for and receive an elite US visa, there must be strong evidence of a person’s achievements in his or her specialized field. Awards, prestigious scientific articles, history of cooperation with prestigious companies, etc. are among the achievements of a talented person that are included in his resume and can simplify the process of obtaining an American elite visa.

The benefits of receiving an elite visa in the United States

Each type of visa you receive in the United States has certain advantages. But the American elite visa has more advantages than other visas and people who are prone to receive this visa are advised not to miss this golden opportunity. In the following, we mention the advantages and benefits of receiving this visa.
⦁ High speed of obtaining a visa: One of the advantages of the American elite visa is the high speed of obtaining it. In fact, this visa can be obtained without the need for a work certificate, and this accelerates the process of obtaining a visa.
⦁ No need for direct support from the employer: Unlike other work visas, there is no need to receive support or direct communication with the employer to receive this visa, and you can apply for a visa directly.
⦁ No need for a patent: If you need to get a US elite visa, you will not need to have a patent for a specific invention.
⦁ The possibility of getting a green card: If you can get the American elite visa, you can update your conditions and get a green card. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to stay in America indefinitely.

What are the types of American elite visa?

Now that you know what the American elite visa is? And what are its benefits, you should learn more about the details of this visa and its types. As we mentioned, this visa is given to people who have special ability and talent in their own country. Also, they can have a lot to say at the international level.
The types of elite visas in America can be divided into two types of immigration or EB1 or non-immigration or O. Familiarity with the conditions of obtaining each of these visas and how to obtain them is very important for people.

EB1 US elite visa

One of the types of American elite visa that many people are looking for is this type of visa. The EB1 visa eventually leads to a green card and permanent residence in the United States. For this reason, people whose main goal is to get this American visa, can get this visa and finally live in this country after receiving permanent residence in the United States.

America’s elite O visa

Another type of US elite visa, which is completely different from the EB1 visa, is the temporary O visa. This type of visa is given to people who have abilities in various fields of art, education, science and business. The process of getting this visa is easier because it is non-immigrant.

The best type of elite visa

To choose the best type of elite visa in America, you must first determine what your purpose is for obtaining the visa. In general, whenever this visa is discussed, it means the EB1 visa, which is given to people as an immigrant. Because the O visa is not an immigration type and ultimately cannot be converted into a permanent residence.
In terms of advantages, the EB1 visa has more advantages. Therefore, people with international talents are advised to choose this type of immigrant visa. Of course, it should be noted that the strictures for obtaining an American elite immigrant visa are much higher than for a non-immigrant American visa.

What are the requirements for getting an American elite visa?

The US elite visa is given to three categories of people. Each of the people must have special conditions in their group and provide the required documents to receive the American visa. In the following, you will learn more about the conditions for obtaining this visa.

First Division; People with extraordinary abilities

The first group of people who can apply for an American elite visa are people who have professional activities in various fields of art, science, education and business. These people can try to get permanent residence by getting EB1 visa. This group of people must have great and global achievements in order to receive this visa. For example, Olympic medals, Oscars, etc. are among world achievements. This group of people must have at least one of the following three conditions to receive this visa.
⦁ Having documents and evidence of receiving an award lower than the national or international level
⦁ Having a certificate of membership in active associations in various fields of activity
⦁ Articles published in specialized and prominent publications or other important media
⦁ evidence and documents requested for judging and judging activities
⦁ Documents related to proof of real participation in artistic, sports, scientific, academic and important business fields
⦁ Proof of authorship of academic and scientific articles in various specialized and prominent publications
⦁ Evidence of displaying works of art in art exhibitions and showcases
⦁ Documents and evidence to prove leadership position in critical roles in prominent organizations
⦁ Proof of the high salary received by the person in his field of activity compared to other people
⦁ Proof of commercial success of the visa applicant in the field of art

The second category; Distinguished professors and researchers

The second category of people who can apply for an elite visa are distinguished professors and researchers. This category of people should have world fame due to their outstanding achievements in various fields including science and academics. One of the most important conditions for receiving this visa for professors is that these people must have at least 3 years of research or teaching experience in the field of academic sciences.
People who receive this visa must seek research jobs in universities or private organizations after entering the United States. The job security that exists for this category of people after receiving an elite visa is excellent. Professors and researchers must provide at least 2 of the following documents to prove their eligibility in order to receive an EB1 visa. It is also necessary that these people have received a job offer from their desired employer in the United States and in a related field.
⦁ Certificate of award and statue for outstanding achievements
⦁ proof of publication of their activities and works by other authors in specialized publications
⦁ membership certificate in associations that require special and distinguished achievements for membership.
⦁ Proof of the participation of the applicant to receive a visa in judging the works and activities of others in the fields related to individual talent
⦁ proof of participation in academic research
⦁ Certificate of writing various articles or books in international journals in various fields

the third category; Managers of multinational organizations

The third group of people who can apply for the American elite visa are managers of multinational organizations. This category of people must have been employed in the management position of a specific organization for 1 year outside of the United States, 3 years before applying for the US elite visa.
In addition, the employer who is going to accept the manager in his company and organization must have a business for at least 1 year and have a relationship with the organization where the applicant worked. Finally, if the employer wants to hire the applicant as a manager or executive director, this person will be able to receive an American elite visa.

How much does it cost to apply for an elite US visa?

The applicant has to pay a lot of fees when applying for an EB1 visa. Amounts vary and are determined by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) and the US Embassy in the country you are applying to. But in general, the applicant must pay the following fees:

• Pay the USCIS Form I-140 filing fee
• Payment of DS-260 processing fee
• Paying for medical examination
• Paying the costs of receiving supporting documents
• Paying for official translation of documents in English

How long does it take to get a US elite visa?

One of the concerns of people to get a visa in any country is the duration of visa issuance. The duration of the issuance of the American elite visa is determined based on various factors, and each person does not have the same conditions. If the applicant applies for a visa outside of the United States, the time to receive this visa will increase.
If the person is already in America, he can register his request in America and the time to get this visa will be less for this group of people. One of the things that Iranian citizens should always pay attention to in order to obtain a visa from the United States is the sensitivity that Iranian citizens have in order to obtain a visa. For this reason, it may take longer for Iranians to get a visa than for some other people.

Steps and how to get an American elite visa

In order to be able to get the American elite visa faster, you must first be familiar with the process of getting this visa. In the following, we refer to the steps of obtaining an EB1 visa in the United States.
⦁ Preparation of required documents
One of the most important steps you must take to get this visa is preparing the required documents. The documents that show the history of activity and personal highlights in various scientific, artistic and sports fields must be presented accurately.
⦁ Registration of visa application
After you have prepared the required documents, you must formally submit your visa application to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Along with the application, you must send the I-129 form (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) along with the relevant documents. At this stage, you must also pay the visa processing fee.
⦁ Application review
The third stage is the stage that is out of your hands and you must be patient to do it. At this stage, it is necessary for the US Citizenship and Immigration Office to review your documents and registered application. If it is necessary to register a supplementary request, its information will be sent to you at this stage.
⦁ Interview to get a visa
If the initial stage of approval of your documents is done, you can prepare for the interview to receive this visa. The interview session is very important and you have to prove your abilities in it. Therefore, you need to have excellent ability to have a powerful interview.
⦁ Final decision
After the documents are sent to America and the interview is done, it is time for the final decision to issue a visa. If your conditions are approved, you can get your visa. Otherwise, unfortunately, your request will be rejected.

final word

The American elite visa is one of the types of American visas that are given to people active in various fields and with global talent. If you still have doubts about getting this visa in America, you can contact Dr. Mehrayin Mokhbari’s immigration institute to clear your doubts.

Frequently Asked Questions

1- What are the types of American elite visa?

– The EB1 visa and the O visa are a subset of the American elite visa.

2- How long does it take to get an American elite visa?

– The duration of issuing the American elite visa is determined based on various factors, and each person does not have the same conditions. If the applicant applies for a visa outside of the United States, the time to receive an elite visa in the United States will increase.
If the person is already in America, he can register his request in America and the time to get this visa will be less for this group of people. One of the things that Iranian citizens should always pay attention to in order to obtain a visa from the United States is the sensitivity that Iranian citizens have in order to obtain a visa. For this reason, it may take longer for Iranians to get a visa than for some other people.