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I see. How does EB-1 relate to this?

• SeoxyS 11y ago
  EB-1 is basically a green card version of the O-1 (i.e. an immigrant visa, not tied to your ongoing employment). Once you have an EB-1 you can freely change jobs, start companies, do consulting part time, etc. The requirements are essentially the same as the O-1, but evaluated much more strictly.
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    • SeoxyS 11y ago
      That's incorrect. You only need 3 for the EB-1. See: http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-first-preference-eb-1 http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/permanent-workers... > * Criteria for Demonstrating Extraordinary Ability You must meet 3 out of the 10 listed criteria below to prove extraordinary ability in your field:
      • martin_ 11y ago
        Apologies my mistake!