We just had an E-2 Petition approved at the US Consulate in Toronto. The E2 company designs and produces hand-crafted wood furniture and offers a full range of home remodeling services.
We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), which approved the application in only seven days through the premium processing service.
We just had an E-2 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), which approved the application after only eight days through the premium processing service.
To add on work arrangements with a new employer, O1A visa holders must either have the new employer file a new O1A petition or have their agent file an amended O1A petition to add the new employer.
We just had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Texas Service Center in three weeks after it was filed with premium processing.
This post present a case study of EB1A approval a public relations (PR) professional, which provides guidance into the types of evidence USCIS is looking for in an EB1A petition.
Applicants may submit media articles primarily discussing work done by a team in which the applicant is a member, as long as the applicant submits other evidence on the record documenting the applicant’s significant role in that project.
There is no minimum number of U.S. job creation or revenue generation in the regulations or case law that the government defines as “substantial” at a level to satisfy national importance. Applicants can benefit from developing additional arguments why their…
We just had a PERM certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. The PERM is the first step in the process of a company sponsoring a foreign national for a green card through employment.
We just had an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was renewing the visa and was granted E-2 status for another 5-year period.
To support national importance for NIW, the applicant can focus on their innovative approach or technology that is different and better than the conventional approach in their field. Innovation can impact the field as a whole, and therefore the benefits…
Prevailing case law does not consider activities teaching or mentoring junior professionals to have an impact to the field to support a finding of “national importance” for the NIW.
A clear and detailed narrative of the impact of Petitioner’s research is needed to make the connection between an individual’s previous work and proposed endeavor to support “well positioned” for the NIW.
This post discusses a successful AAO case study of a software developer and entrepreneur who self-petitioned for a NIW and was ultimately approved, which shows the key factors that contribute to a strong NIW case.
We just had an E-2 investor petition approval at USCIS. The applicant, a national of Mexico, was on an F-2 spousal visa and was granted a change of status to E-2 investor for two years to develop and direct a…
Publications can be used to demonstrate the applicant’s expertise, highlight the applicant’s contributions, and showcase the influence the applicant’s work has had on the field and indicate their future work will be just as influential, which is key to an…
It may be possible to meet the O1A Awards criterion with a dissertation award within a research university, a Ph.D. scholarship, or an award at a conference.
If an employer has a layoff within the 6 months prior to filing a PERM application, they may need to notify and consider the laid off U.S. workers for the PERM position.
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