Your Achievements Deserve a U.S. Green Card

Specializing in EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and EB-3A petitions for high-achievers across the globe.

You’ve earned distinction. We’ll help you secure your U.S. legacy. Whether you’re an elite researcher, visionary creator, skilled nurse, or accomplished professional, your unique achievements deserve a clear pathway into the United States. At Achievement Based Petitions, we focus exclusively on EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability), EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver), and EB-3A (Nurses) petitions—helping you present your extraordinary qualifications with precision and purpose.

Our services go beyond paperwork. We uncover the story behind your accomplishments, build compelling petitions that stand out, and provide guidance at every step of the process. With a tailored, strategic approach, we accelerate your journey to permanent residency so you can focus on what matters most—sharing your talents, advancing your career, and building your future in the U.S.

We want to work with you.

Academics & Researchers

For scientists, professors, and innovators whose work pushes boundaries in research and discovery.

Entrepreneurs & Professionals

For business leaders, executives, and skilled professionals with extraordinary achievements or work in the U.S. national interest.

Healthcare & Nurses

For nurses and medical professionals whose skills are urgently needed to support U.S. healthcare systems.

Our Process

Navigating Your Path to Achievement Based U.S. Immigration: Our 5-Step Process for Success.

STEP 1

Consult

We start with a personal consultation to assess your eligibility and discuss the pathways open to you.

STEP 2

Explore

Next, we dig deep into your background to develop a strong narrative for your petition.

STEP 3

Document

We then gather and organize all necessary evidence to adequately support your case.

STEP 4

Write

We draft your petition to present a compelling argument to USCIS.

STEP 5

Submit

Finally, we carefully prepare and submit your application, ensuring everything is in perfect order.

Client Stories

Discover the experiences of our valued clients as they share their journeys with us.

Why AB Petitions

"You’ve worked hard for your achievements. Now let us help you turn them into a U.S. green card."

I built Achievement Based Petitions because I lived the uncertainty myself. After years on an H-1B, tied to a company that couldn’t sponsor my green card during industry downturns, I realized something profound: my achievements were strong enough to speak for me — I just wasn’t telling my story the right way.

When I finally took ownership of my path, everything changed. My NIW approval unlocked freedom, mobility, and rapid career growth. That experience fuels my mission today: helping talented professionals turn their hard-won accomplishments into a powerful, approval-ready petition.

Your future shouldn’t depend on a company’s fortunes — it should depend on your achievements.

Michael Taiwo, PhD

FAQs

I haven’t won a Nobel Prize or any other awards. Can I still file a petition?
Yes, not having a Nobel or similarly prestigious award does not automatically disqualify you from applying.

Depending on type and circumstances:

EB-1A (self-petition): Many cases are completed within a year if the paperwork is complete; with premium processing, it can be faster.

EB-2 NIW: This often takes 1–2 years overall (I-140 + final processing), though backlogs can extend this timeline.

EB-3 (skilled workers/nurses): From filing to final approval, the process often takes 2–5 years, depending on visa-number availability and country of origin.

EB-1A is for individuals with extraordinary ability. It allows you to self-petition, no U.S. employer or labor certification required.

EB-2 NIW is for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability whose work is in the U.S. national interest. It also permits self-petition and waives the job offer / PERM requirement under NIW.

EB-3 is for skilled workers, professionals, or other workers with a valid job offer from a U.S. employer. It typically requires employer sponsorship and labor certification.

Choose EB‑1A if you have documented, high-impact, top-tier achievements (publications, awards, recognized contributions) and want the most straightforward path. You can self-petition, no PERM required, and visa priority tends to be faster.

Choose EB‑2 NIW if you hold advanced credentials or exceptional ability and your work (research, innovation, public health, etc.) can be framed as benefiting U.S. national interest, even without celebrity-level acclaim.

Choose EB‑3 when you have a bona fide U.S. employer ready to sponsor you (typical for skilled workers or nurses), especially if you don’t meet the high standards required for EB-1A or NIW.

No, you do not need to stay with the same job or employer.

Both EB-1A and EB-2 NIW allow self-petitioning and do not require employer sponsorship or labor certification. After you obtain your green card under those categories, you are not contractually “tied” to any employer.

Yes, you can apply under EB‑1A or EB‑2 NIW even if you live outside the U.S. Once your I-140 petition is approved, you complete consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

Yes. If you are outside the U.S., after the I-140 is approved, you will go through consular processing at a U.S. embassy/consulate. But if you are in the U.S. legally, you may instead file for adjustment of status (I-485), provided a visa number is available.

No. Approval of the Form I-140 does not guarantee a green card. It establishes that you qualify for an employment-based visa and locks in your “priority date,” but you only become a permanent resident once a visa number becomes available and you complete either consular processing or file for adjustment of status (I-485).
Yes, you can apply under more than one category. It is legally permissible to file separate EB-1A and EB-2 NIW I-140 petitions for the same beneficiary at the same time.