DHS Extends Deadline for Public Comment Period for Proposed Fee Changes
DHS has extended the public comment period for the proposed fee changes to December 30. This extension gives stakeholders more time to weigh in [...]
Should I apply for an O-1 Visa or an H-1B Visa? What are the advantages of an O-1 visa? Is an O-1 visa better than an H-1B visa? Do I Qualify for an O-1 Visa?
An O-1 visas are for people with extraordinary ability in a number of fields (e.g. television, science, business, etc.) To learn more about O-1 [...]
How to Prepare an Expert Opinion Letter for the O-1 Visa? How to Prepare a Recommendation Letter for the O-1 Visa?
As part of your extraordinary ability visa process (O-1, EB-1 and NIW), you must obtain expert opinion letters from key individuals. Considering the importance [...]
DHS Proposal to Increase Visa Application Fees
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a fee schedule that would increase the filing fees for most applications. The proposal also seeks to [...]
Can I Obtain 1 Year or 3 Years When Renewing My O-1 Visa If I Will Continue to Work for the Same Employer in the Same Position? What is an O-1 Visa Extension?
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 [...]
Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer?
If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, your spouse may be able to work in the U.S. This article will [...]
What is Premium Processing Service? When can I file for Premium Processing? How much is the fee for Premium Processing?
Premium Processing Service means that USCIS will issue a decision (approval, denial, Request for Evidence, or Notice of Intent to deny) within 15 calendar [...]
Can Social Media Influencers Apply for the O-1 Visa? Can Brand Ambassadors Apply for the O-1 Visa?
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated [...]
Do I Need to Have Won Awards to Apply for the O-1 Visa? What Types of Awards Can be Included in an O-1 Visa Petition? Can I Include Student Awards?
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 [...]
September 2019 Visa Bulletin: Further Retrogression for EB-1 and EB-3 Visas for China and India, big advance for EB-5 India
Every year, Congress sets limits on the number of immigrant visas that can be issued each year. In order to adjust status to that [...]
What is a 214(b) Visa Denial and How Can I Overcome It? What is immigrant intent?
You were on a J-1 visa program working in the United States as an intern or trainee and towards the end of your expiry [...]
Do I Need a High Salary to Obtain the O-1 Visa?
One common question that comes up in relation to the O-1 visa is whether an applicant needs a job offer commanding a high salary, [...]
USCIS to Reject Incomplete Form I-129
Starting on August 5, 2019, USCIS will reject any Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker that do not include the Petitioner or Applicant’s [...]
USCIS Now Directly Accepts Negative Consultation Letters for P Visas
In September 2018, USCIS created a venue to accepts copies of negative consultation letters directly from labor unions for O nonimmigrant visas. For more [...]
USCIS to Close Moscow Field Office
Due to low workload, USCIS will permanently close the Moscow field office on March 29, 2019. The last day the field office will accept [...]
Is there any difference between Change of Status and Adjustment of Status?
In plain language, the phrases ‘change of status’ and ‘adjustment of status’ may sound like they are describing the same process. However, in immigration [...]
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 [...]
USCIS Expands NTA Categories
USCIS announced today that the agency has expanded the types of applications that can be issued a notice to appear if the application is [...]
Canada’s Cannabis Act and its Impact on Travel to the United States
As of October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana use and certain commercial activities. Despite the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
USCIS to Use Secure Mail Delivery Service
Starting from April 30, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Signature Restricted Delivery service to [...]
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).
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 [...]
