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EB-1A · O-1A · EB-2 NIW
Your extraordinary ability
deserves the right
immigration strategy.
We elevate extraordinary talent through stronger profile positioning, enabling global mobility, permanent residency opportunities, and long-term EB-1A visa immigration pathways worldwide.
20,000+ professionals
across 40+ countries · since 2021
20,000+
Professionals in our community
100+
Press placements created for clients
EB-1A
Founded by a Green Card recipient
2021
Tracking extraordinary-ability outcomes
24 / 7
AI-powered milestone dashboard
Success stories
Outcomes, not marketing copy.
Hear directly from professionals who built petition-ready profiles with us. Every video is an unedited client recording.
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Who we help
Built for outstanding global talent.
Smart Immigrant as No.1 Global Immigration consultant guides professionals across industries navigate immigration, permanent residency, global mobility pathways, and EB-1A Visa opportunities through strategic guidance.
- 01Researchers & Scientists→
- 02Engineers & Tech Professionals→
- 03Founders & Entrepreneurs→
- 04Artists, Designers & Media→
- 05Medical & Healthcare→
01 / 05
Researchers & Scientists
Academics and innovators advancing their fields through publications, citations, patents, and peer-reviewed contributions.
CitationsPatentsPeer review
Sample evidence: qualifying criteria
Original contributions14 cited works
Critical roleLead engineer
Press6 placements
Judging4 panels
How it works
A smarter approach to global immigration.
From strategic profile evaluation to technology-enabled tracking, we bring more clarity and structure to every stage of the journey.
- 01
Evaluate
We assess your professional background, achievements, and experience to identify strengths, positioning opportunities, and relevant immigration pathways.
- 02
Strengthen
We help professionals improve visibility, documentation, and professional positioning through structured profile-building strategies.
- 03
Recognize
From publications and judging opportunities to media visibility and credibility, we help strengthen the overall impact of your profile.
- 04
Guide
We organize your achievements, supporting evidence, and documentation into a structured, immigration-ready format.
- 05
Track
Monitor milestones, progress, and ongoing profile development through our technology-enabled dashboard and support ecosystem.
Visa pathways
Three doors. One strategy tailored to you.
Understand the differences between extraordinary-ability, employment-based, and national-interest pathways based on your background and long-term goals.
Direct green card
EB-1A
Extraordinary ability
For individuals at the very top of their field, no employer sponsorship required.
- Visa type
- Permanent residency
- Sponsor
- Not required, self-petition
- Eligibility
- Meet 3 of 10 criteria, or a one-time achievement
- Timeline
- ≈ 8–14 months with premium processing
- Best for
- Researchers, founders, executives with global recognition
DirectPermanent residency
SelfPetitionable
3 / 10Criteria threshold
The story behind Smart Immigrant
Saiman Shetty, an esteemed alumnus of Tesla and Lyft and a firsthand EB-1A Green Card recipient, is the visionary founder of Smart Immigrant. Leveraging his personal mastery of the intricate US immigration ecosystem, Saiman spearheaded a mission to strategically empower high-impact global talent in successfully navigating the EB-1A, O-1A, and NIW achievement-based pathways.
He currently dedicates his expertise to mentoring both high-potential students and seasoned professionals, instituting structured profile-building strategies and providing comprehensive educational assets essential for complex global mobility objectives. Established in 2021 as Smart Green Card, the platform has since evolved into Smart Immigrant, strategically expanding its global footprint to facilitate career mobility and long-term residency through an unwavering focus on merit-based achievement and meticulously structured planning.
Media & press
Featured across publications, podcasts, and industry conversations.
Smart Immigrant has been featured across media platforms, professional communities, webinars, and podcasts on immigration and global mobility.
instantreleases.com
Stuck in the EB-2 Queue? Smart Immigrant Explains Why More Indian Professionals Are Looking at EB-1A
October 6, 2026
openPR.com
Smart Immigrant Reports 75% of STEM Professionals Hold Unmapped EB-1A and NIW Evidence on Their Resumes
September 10, 2026
PRLog
Smart Green Card Rebrands to Smart Immigrant to Expand U.S. Visa and Global Mobility Solutions
August 27, 2026
India CSR®
From Robotics to Autonomous Vehicles: How Saiman Shetty is Shaping the Future of AI-Powered Systems
August 24, 2026
Hindu Tamil Thisai
நாடு கடத்தல் முயற்சியில் இருந்து தப்பிய இந்தியர் அமெரிக்க குடியுரிமை பெற்றார்
August 16, 2026
Hindustan Times
Karnataka-born founder survives false deportation attempt, becomes US citizen: ‘America did not roll out a red carpet’
August 15, 2026ndtv.com
Indian Man Survives False Deportation Attempt, Becomes US Citizen: "America Did Not Roll Out A Red Carpet"
August 15, 2026
News18
‘America Did Not Roll Out A Red Carpet’: Karnataka-Born Founder Becomes US Citizen After Facing False Deportation Attempt
August 15, 2026
deccanchronicle.com
Smart Green Card’s AI-Powered Approach Reshaping EB-1A Immigration Landscape
June 2, 2025
Moneycontrol
Indian-origin entrepreneur shares how it was working under Elon Musk at Tesla. Watch: 'No bullst attitude'
October 25, 2024
Hindustan Times
‘When you wake up to an email from Elon Musk’: Indian-origin entrepreneur decodes working for world’s richest man
October 24, 2024
The Times of India
“No-bullsht” attitude: Former Tesla employee Saiman Shetty reveals his experience working for world’s richest man
October 24, 2024ndtv.com
"No Bulls**t Attitude": Ex-Tesla Employee Shares His Experience Of Working With Elon Musk
October 24, 2024![[Techie Tuesday] Meet Saiman Shetty, who went from a small town near Udupi to building powertrain systems at Tesla](https://images.yourstory.com/cs/2/a9efa9c02dd911e9adc52d913c55075e/TechietuesdaySaimanShetty-01-1613389288802.png)
YourStory
[Techie Tuesday] Meet Saiman Shetty, who went from a small town near Udupi to building powertrain systems at Tesla
February 16, 2021
@mediaASU
ASU student startup trashes the competition with two awards, seeks a third
April 27, 2017Free resources
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