Nurses and physical therapist qualify as Schedule A occupations which are exempt from the recruitment procedures of the labor certification process, which fast-tracks the employer sponsored green card.
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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.
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The O-2 visa allows essential supporting personnel who works with an O-1 artist or athlete to come to the U.S. to work alongside the O-1B artist or O-1A athlete in…
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A noncitizen that has been granted asylum status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
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A noncitizen that has been granted refugee status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
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Yes, it is possible to get an H1B visa for a part-time job, and it is also possible to work for multiple H1B employers .
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Withholding material facts from any visa application puts an applicant at risk of not only denial but a 5-year bar if it triggers a finding of inadmissibility, especially in the…
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USCIS’s new updates to the policy manual with respect to evaluating O1B applications provide more detailed guidance and clarity on what types of evidence is favored for meeting each criterion.
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Even if you have left the United States after your first H1B employment has terminated, you are exempt from going through the H1B “cap lottery” again if you have a…
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a critical tool to get information or documents from the government that are related to immigration matters.
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If a particular TN category indicates that a degree is required, you cannot substitute that degree with your work experience.
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If your children will be aging out of the E2 dependent visa, they can apply for another non immigrant visa such as for example the F-1 Student visa.
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USCIS increased the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to five years.
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Yes, you can extend your H1B status beyond the 6 years limit if you have an approved I-140 EB2 NIW petition and your priority date is not current.
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An overview of the differences between the EB-5 direct investment and regional center programs.
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By following the four steps – meeting the threshold, national importance, expert letters, and track record of success – you can significantly increase your chances at obtaining the green card…
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Generally it could be challenging for financial professionals to find a strong angle for EB-2 NIW, but there are strategies such as focusing on innovations to the field of finance…
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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…
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For a successful NIW application, entrepreneurs need to present sufficient details and supporting documentation of a broader impact on the field, beyond benefitting their company and clients.
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PERM recruitment differs from how employers normally conduct recruitment in several important ways.
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For an NIW petition for a dentist to succeed, it is important to identify the innovative contributions the applicant can offer to the field of dentistry as a whole.
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Earlier this year, our office filed a mandamus lawsuit against USCIS in federal court in California in order to compel the agency to adjudicate an I-526 petition that has been…
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Libel is not normally considered a CIMT per 9 FAM 302.3-2(B)(2). Applicant should bring all relevant documents to the visa interview and be prepared to answer questions about the incident.
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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service or USCIS changed its policy to apply Dates for Filing as published by USCIS to lock a child’s age for the Child Status…
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