I see statistics on the USCIS website. Is EB-1A the same as subcategory E11?

Yes. EB-1A and E11 are the same visa category viewed from different angles. EB-1A is the name used in official communications and public-facing materials; E11 is the classification code that USCIS uses in statistics, reports, and internal systems for that same extraordinary ability category.

The difference is purely one of labeling. Finding E11 in a statistical table changes nothing about the eligibility criteria or the petition procedure: it remains the pathway for those who demonstrate outstanding recognition in fields such as sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.

A few points worth keeping in mind when matching codes to names:

• EB-1A appears in public-facing guidance; E11 tends to show up in data and technical documents.
• Both refer to the same category, with the same requirements.
• Other EB-1 subcategories have their own codes, so it is worth checking the legend of the table you are reading.

To correctly interpret these statistics and understand what they mean for your situation, the safest approach is to consult the explanations on the USCIS website directly or speak with an immigration specialist.

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