India, June 26 -- The pathways to US residency for citizens are narrowing down with every passing day. With Donald Trump's staunch breakdown on limiting means for outsiders to enter the country, professionals wishing to travel and live in the US using an H-1B visa are increasingly declining. In such a tough spot, the EB-1 visa provides a suitable alternative to those who meet the required eligibility criteria.

"You may be eligible for an employment-based, first-preference visa if you are an alien of extraordinary ability, are an outstanding professor or researcher, or are a certain multinational executive or manager. Each occupational category has certain requirements that must be met," according to the official website of the US Citizen...