SPOTLIGHT
Permanent residency in the US?
The most significant distinction between the two types of visas is the period of an alien’s stay in the United States.
EB-1A VS O-1 visa
After you file for an EB-1A
If you are in the US at the time your I-140 is approved, and your priority date is current, you can file Form I-485 to adjust your status to the USCIS.
Make sure to consult before filing your visa application