Each month, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs publishes on its website a list of available immigrant visas. A total of 40,000 green cards are allocated each year for people in the first preference category, or EB-1.
Employees can work in the fields of science, the arts, education, business or athletics.
Published material about the employee in a professional journal or other type of publication relating to his or her work. The INS also requires that this proof include the publication title, date it was printed, who wrote it, and if it is in a foreign language, the English translation. Proof of the employee's participation as a judge of other people's work in the field, either individually or as a member of a panel. Proof that the employee has written scholarly articles that have appeared in professional or major trade publications or other major media. Evidence of the employee's work in the field at artistic exhibitions or showcases.