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Immigration Pathways

Four pathways. One destination.

Burlington Consult identifies the strongest available route to U.S. permanent residency based on your specific professional record. Every pathway below is self-petitioned — no employer sponsor required.

Primary pathway

Einstein Visa (EB-1A)

The most distinguished employment-based visa the United States issues. Same classification as Nobel laureates and Olympic champions.

3 of 10 regulatory criteria required

No job offer or employer sponsor

Premium processing: 15 business days

Full portability from approval

Of employment green cards

Parallel pathway

NIW Petition (EB-2)

The self-petitioned pathway for professionals whose proposed work serves a demonstrable U.S. national interest.

Dhanasar 3-prong framework

No PERM labour certification

Proposed endeavour is the foundation

Filed simultaneously with EB-1A

Dual Petition Strategy

Burlington files both EB-1A and NIW simultaneously. One evidence record. One priority date. Strategic redundancy if either receives an RFE.

Single priority date across both pathways

One evidence record, two legal arguments

12-month RFE retainer included

Comparable: $35K–$55K

Kazarian two-step

Dhanasar three-prong

Shared across both

Priority date · Evidence record · Letters of support · RFE retainer

For artists & musicians

EB-1A for Creatives

The Einstein Visa is not just for scientists. Artists, musicians, filmmakers, and creatives with a strong professional record can qualify using criteria built around their career.

Grammy, BET, AFRIMA, Headies qualify

Streaming numbers count as evidence

No relocation required

U.S. touring without visa anxiety

Is your qualification

At a glance

	EB-1A	NIW (EB-2)	Dual Petition	EB-1A Creatives
Employer sponsor	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required
Legal framework	Kazarian two-step	Dhanasar 3-prong	Both	Kazarian two-step
Criteria	3 of 10	3 prongs (all)	Both standards	3–4 from public record
Premium processing	15 business days	15 business days	15 business days	15 business days
Priority date	Set on filing	Set on filing	Shared across both	Set on filing
RFE retainer	12 months	12 months	12 months	12 months
Best for	Senior professionals	Advanced degree holders	Strongest overall	Artists, musicians

Not sure which pathway fits?

Burlington Consult identifies the strongest available route based on your specific record. Start with a profile assessment — we'll tell you exactly where you stand.

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