January 2018 Visa Bulletin: Minor Advances for EB-2 and EB-3 for China and India
In the newly released January visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas remain current for most countries. EB-2 in China have advanced for one month [...]
December 2018 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Restored to Current for Most Countries
In the newly released December visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas for most countries have been restored to current after being regressed for a [...]
Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS
USCIS announced on September 14, 2018 that, effective immediately, USCIS has created a venue to accept copies of negative consultation letters directly from labor [...]
When Do I Need to Include an Itinerary as Part of My O-1 Petition? What Elements Should Be Included in an O-1 Itinerary?
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated [...]
O-1B Petition Approval for a Art Director/Brand Designer at USCIS, Vermont Service Center for a National of Canada
We just had an O-1B petition approval at the Vermont Service Center for a period of 3 years. The applicant will join a large [...]
September Visa Bulletin: Immediate EB-2 and EB-3 Retrogression for Most Countries
Announced in the September Visa Bulletin, Employment-Based Immigration: Second Preference (EB-2) visa have retrogressed for all countries except India to January 1, 2013, India [...]
I Am a Materials Science Engineer – Can I File for a Green Card under the EB-2 NIW Category?
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category based on a waiver of the job offer and the labor certification [...]
August Visa Bulletin: Immediate EB-1 Worldwide Retrogression
Announced in the State Department’s August Visa Bulletin, Employment-Based Immigration: First Preference (EB-1) visa have retrogressed for all countries worldwide, except for Mainland China [...]
I Am a Medical Physicist – Can I File for a Green Card under the EB-2 NIW Category?
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category based on a waiver of the job offer and the labor certification [...]
I Am an Entrepreneur – Can I File for a Green Card under the EB-2 NIW Category?
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category that permits self-petitioning. The waiver part of the name is based on [...]
Who Should I Ask to Write My O-1 Reference Letters? What Should I Include in My O-1 Reference Letters? How Many Reference Letters Do I Need to Submit with My O-1 Petition?
One of the most important components of a successful O-1 petition is the submission of reference letters from experts in the beneficiary’s field of [...]
What Kind of Documentation Should I Prepare for My O-1B Petition? What Does Extraordinary Mean? What does a Fashion Designer Have to Show to Get an O-1 Visa?
Foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States based on their extraordinary ability in the arts will need to prove to the Government that [...]
Can I start my Own Business and Petition for an O-1 Visa?
An O-1 Visa is a visa that allows individuals with extraordinary ability to come to the U.S. in a number of different fields. The [...]
什么是杰出人才签证？ O-1A＆O-1B签证描述
概述/说明 O-1签证适用于在科学，艺术，教育，商业或体育方面具有非凡能力的个人，或者在电影或电视行业中具有非凡成就，并在国内或国际上获得认可的个人。主要的O-1类别是： O-1A：在科学，教育，商业或体育（不包括艺术，电影或电视行业）方面有非凡成就的个人 O-1B：在电影或电视行业具有非凡艺术能力或非凡成就的个人 […]
What is the difference between Extraordinary and Exceptional ability? Which green card category is right for me?
Employment-Based immigration is divided into categories based on 5 preferences: First Preference EB-1, Second Preference EB-2, Third Preference EB-3, Fourth Preference EB-4 and Fifth [...]
What is a P-3 visa? How can Artists and Entertainment groups prove they are culturally unique?
What is a P-3 visa? The P-3 visa is meant for individual artists or entertainment groups who are coming to the United States to [...]
The New National Interest Waiver (NIW) Standard Explained. A New Option for Entrepreneurs – The National Interest Waiver (NIW). Can an Entrepreneur Apply for the National Interest Waiver?
Before December of 2016, the National Interest Waiver EB-2 green card was seen by most as an unattainable dream. With a court decision in [...]
Are extraordinary ability visas available for professions outside of the arts? What do I need to show to qualify for an extraordinary ability visa if I am not in the arts?
The O visa, which is a classification for people with extraordinary ability, is often used by people with professions in the arts as its [...]
Do I Qualify for an EB-1 Visa? What is “Extraordinary Ability?”
For certain foreign workers who have risen to the top of their professions or industries, an E-B1 visa may be a viable option for [...]
What is a good Visa for Artists? What is an “artist visa”? What is an agent for an O-1B visa?
The O-1B is an employment based nonimmigrant classification for artists who have garnered a high level of distinction in their field. Sometimes informally called [...]
What is the National Interest Waiver? Will the New National Interest Waiver Standard Help Entrepreneurs? How can I obtain a green card without going through the labor certification process?
In order to obtain a green card through an employer, in most instances your employer must go through a labor certification process through the [...]
The Evidentiary Criteria EB-1 – Extraordinary Ability Green Card
We have summarized elements below related to EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Cards. The purpose of this section is to prompt you to consider areas [...]
The Evidentiary Criteria Outstanding Professor & Researcher
We have summarized a number of elements below that you and your letter writers may consider when writing about you. The purpose of this [...]
How Exceptional Is Exceptional? The O-1A & O-1B Visa Described
Overview/Description The O-1 visa is for individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record [...]
