Extraordinary Ability · Visual Guide

O-1A Visa to Green Card Process Chart

This chart maps the major decisions that can follow O-1A status, from selecting an employment-based immigrant category and filing Form I-140 through adjustment of status or consular processing.

Flowchart explaining possible paths from O-1A nonimmigrant status to an employment-based green card through EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3 — Original educational chart by Jessica Weiss, Esq. The image is displayed without cropping or alteration.

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