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From EB-1A self-petitions to O-1A visas, NIW, PERM, and EB-5 investor visas — Attorney Shair handles every employment-based immigration pathway.

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability EB-2 NIW O-1A Visa PERM EB-5 Investor
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Employment-Based Immigration Services

Click any service below to learn about eligibility requirements, the petition process, timeline, and how Attorney Shair can help.

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EB-1A — Extraordinary Ability
Self-petition for a Green Card as an individual with extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics. No employer sponsor required.
Self-PetitionNo PERMNo Job OfferI-140
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EB-2 NIW — National Interest Waiver
Waive the job offer and PERM requirements if your work benefits the U.S. national interest. Available to advanced degree holders and individuals of exceptional ability.
Self-PetitionNational InterestI-140No PERM
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O-1A — Extraordinary Ability Visa
Nonimmigrant work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in business, science, education, or athletics. Requires employer or agent sponsorship.
O-1A VisaEmployer SponsorI-129Renewable
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04
PERM Labor Certification
The required Department of Labor step before most employer-sponsored employment-based Green Cards. Attorney Shair handles the full recruitment process and ETA-9089 filing.
ETA-9089DOL FilingEmployer SponsorEB-2/EB-3
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05
Investor Visa EB-5
Obtain a Green Card through a qualifying investment of $800,000–$1,050,000 in a U.S. business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
EB-5$800K InvestmentI-52610 Jobs
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Startup Visa & Entrepreneur Parole
Options for foreign entrepreneurs — including the International Entrepreneur Parole program (IEP) and nonimmigrant pathways to launch and grow a U.S. business.
Entrepreneur ParoleIEPStartupO-1A Option
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Extraordinary Ability — EB-1 General
Broad overview of the EB-1 first preference category — including EB-1A (extraordinary ability), EB-1B (outstanding professors and researchers), and EB-1C (multinational managers).
EB-1AEB-1BEB-1CPriority Workers
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EB Categories Overview

Employment-Based Green Card Categories

Understanding which category fits your background is the critical first step — Attorney Shair evaluates every client's profile before recommending a strategy.

Category
Who Qualifies
Employer Sponsor
PERM Required
EB-1A
Extraordinary Ability
Not Required
Not Required
EB-1B
Outstanding Professors/Researchers
Required
Not Required
EB-1C
Multinational Managers
Required
Not Required
EB-2 NIW
Advanced Degree / National Interest
Not Required
Not Required
EB-2 (Standard)
Advanced Degree Professionals
Required
Required
EB-3
Skilled Workers / Professionals
Required
Required
EB-5
Investors ($800K–$1.05M)
Not Required
Not Required
General Process

How Employment-Based Immigration Works

1
Case Evaluation
Attorney Shair evaluates your qualifications and recommends the strongest EB category for your profile.
2
Build Evidence
Gather publications, awards, citations, letters — building the strongest possible evidentiary record.
3
File I-140 Petition
Attorney Shair prepares and files your I-140 with USCIS — with a compelling legal brief and organized exhibits.
4
Green Card
After I-140 approval and priority date, file I-485 or complete consular processing to receive your Green Card.
Why Attorney Shair

Employment Immigration That Puts You First

EB-1A & NIW Specialist
Attorney Shair has deep expertise in self-petition categories — building strong EB-1A and NIW cases for scientists, researchers, engineers, artists, and business professionals.
Compelling Legal Briefs
The quality of the legal brief — not just the evidence — determines EB-1A and NIW outcomes. Attorney Shair writes persuasive, well-researched petitions that present your profile in the strongest possible light.
RFE Response Experience
Requests for Evidence in employment-based cases require immediate, comprehensive responses. Attorney Shair has successfully responded to RFEs in EB-1A, NIW, and O-1A cases.
Strategy First
Every employment-based case begins with a thorough evaluation. Attorney Shair identifies the right category — and the right timing — before filing a single document.

Ready to Advance Your Career?

Attorney Shair evaluates your qualifications and identifies the strongest employment-based immigration strategy — free of charge.

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