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Can Green Card or other Visa Holders Travel Freely? What You Need to Know Before You Fly E-2 VisaExtraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaL-1 VisaTN Visa

Can Green Card or other Visa Holders Travel Freely? What You Need to Know Before You Fly

Traveling as a green card holder can raise concerns, especially with news reports of green card holders being detained at airports and other facilities. This issue and fear also come up with those on a valid visa (TN, E-2, O-1,…
April 7, 2025
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Can I meet the “authorship of articles” criteria for O1 or EB1A even if the articles were not published in a traditional academic journal? Extraordinary Ability

Can I meet the “authorship of articles” criteria for O1 or EB1A even if the articles were not published in a traditional academic journal?

You can meet the “scholarly articles” criteria if the article is written for learned persons and if the publication’s intended audience and circulation makes it a professional publication, major trade publication, or other major media.
December 7, 2023
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Can I use Wikipedia in support of my immigration case? Can I submit Wikipedia articles to show circulation figures of major media for my O1, EB1, NIW case? Extraordinary Ability

Can I use Wikipedia in support of my immigration case? Can I submit Wikipedia articles to show circulation figures of major media for my O1, EB1, NIW case?

No, you should not submit Wikipedia as evidence of facts impacting your eligibility for an immigration benefit, because USCIS will not assign weight to information from Wikipedia, due to its nature as an open, user-edited internet site with no assurances…
October 31, 2023
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5 tips when moving from O1B extraordinary ability visa in the arts, or motion picture or television, to an EB1A green card Extraordinary Ability

5 tips when moving from O1B extraordinary ability visa in the arts, or motion picture or television, to an EB1A green card

Different standards are used to define extraordinary ability, and required evidence for O1B classification as compared to EB1A requirements. This post overviews five tips to successfully navigate this transition.
October 19, 2023
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Do I need a U.S. job offer to be approved for an immigrant visa as an individual of extraordinary ability, EB-1A category? Extraordinary Ability

Do I need a U.S. job offer to be approved for an immigrant visa as an individual of extraordinary ability, EB-1A category?

An actual job offer in the U.S. is not required for approval of an immigrant visa under the EB1A extraordinary ability category, but he applicant should present detailed enough plans that clearly show that they will engage in employment related…
September 25, 2023
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I am an individual with extraordinary ability in the sciences or business. I applied for an O1A visa through an agent. I received a new employment offer after I came to the US. Can I work for this new employer under my current O1A visa? Extraordinary Ability

I am an individual with extraordinary ability in the sciences or business. I applied for an O1A visa through an agent. I received a new employment offer after I came to the US. Can I work for this new employer under my current O1A visa?

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.
July 12, 2023
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I would like to apply for an O1A visa. Can I submit media articles reporting on the achievements of a team I was a part of, but my name is not mentioned? Extraordinary Ability

I would like to apply for an O1A visa. Can I submit media articles reporting on the achievements of a team I was a part of, but my name is not mentioned?

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.
July 10, 2023
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What is the difference between a “leading role” and a “critical role” in O1 and EB1 applications? Extraordinary Ability

What is the difference between a “leading role” and a “critical role” in O1 and EB1 applications?

Leading and critical role have different meanings. Leading role is defined by a high-ranking title and duties in an organization’s hierarchy. Critical role means the applicant’s specific contribution had a significant importance to the outcome of an organization’s activities.
June 7, 2023
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