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 [...]
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? 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 [...]
