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How can I prove that I was a lead/starring participant in productions or events that have distinguished reputation? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How can I prove that I was a lead/starring participant in productions or events that have distinguished reputation?

The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry. To qualify for an O-1B visa, you will have…
July 9, 2020
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New Trump Proposal to Deny Asylum to Applicants from Countries with Widespread Communicable Disease Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

New Trump Proposal to Deny Asylum to Applicants from Countries with Widespread Communicable Disease

On Wednesday, the Trump administration proposed a new rule that give border officers the authority to deny asylum to applicants from countries with widespread communicable disease. The proposal stated that denying asylum to people from high-risk countries would combat disease…
July 9, 2020
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ICE Announces that International Students on F-1 Visas will Lose their Visas if their Coursework is Entirely Online ImmigrationNews

ICE Announces that International Students on F-1 Visas will Lose their Visas if their Coursework is Entirely Online

As Colleges and University announce their course work for next semester, some schools have changed their schedules to all online courses for students due to the COVID pandemic. As a result, ICE and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)…
July 8, 2020
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I am on an E-3 visa and my I-94 extends past my Labor Condition Application end date. Can I remain in the U.S. and work? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

I am on an E-3 visa and my I-94 extends past my Labor Condition Application end date. Can I remain in the U.S. and work?

The E-3 visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations.  The visa is available to nationals from Australia only and is very similar to an H-1B visa.  This visa category requires that the…
July 7, 2020
How do I prove that I have been working for the foreign entity at least for one continuous year? Does the time I spent in the U.S. on a B visa count towards the one year? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

How do I prove that I have been working for the foreign entity at least for one continuous year? Does the time I spent in the U.S. on a B visa count towards the one year?

An L-1A visa is a great visa for an employee or owner of a company abroad who wants to transfer to a U.S. office or open a new office in the United States. One of the L-1 visa requirements is that you…
July 2, 2020
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What is I-944 form? What evidence do I have to submit with the I-944 form? When do I have to submit the I-944 form? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What is I-944 form? What evidence do I have to submit with the I-944 form? When do I have to submit the I-944 form?

The I-944 form is used by a green card applicant to demonstrate that he/she is not inadmissible based on the public charge ground of inadmissibility. A green card applicant is inadmissible based on a public charge ground if he/she is…
July 1, 2020
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How can I prove that I have achieved national or international recognition for my achievements? Do I qualify for an O-1B visa? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How can I prove that I have achieved national or international recognition for my achievements? Do I qualify for an O-1B visa?

If you are an artist and you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that: You received a major national or international recognized award such as Emmy or Grammy, or You meet at least 3 of these requirements.…
July 1, 2020
I changed my status in the U.S. from B-1 to E-2. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 visa at a Consulate abroad if I was never issued an E-2 visa? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I changed my status in the U.S. from B-1 to E-2. Can my spouse apply for an E-2 visa at a Consulate abroad if I was never issued an E-2 visa?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: you came to the U.S. on a B-1 visa and filed a Change of Status application with USCIS asking to change your status to an E-2. Your spouse is currently outside the U.S. and would…
July 1, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: European Union Lifts Travel Ban for 15 Countries but the United States is not Included COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: European Union Lifts Travel Ban for 15 Countries but the United States is not Included

The European Commission has advised European Union countries to allow entry to travelers from 15 countries starting July 1. These countries include the following: Algeria Andorra Australia Canada Georgia Japan Monaco Montenegro Morocco New Zealand Rwanda San Marino Serbia South…
June 30, 2020
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What is a leading role for the purposes of EB-1A green card? What is a critical role? What is an organization with distinguished reputation? Immigration

What is a leading role for the purposes of EB-1A green card? What is a critical role? What is an organization with distinguished reputation?

To qualify for the EB-1A Green Card, you will need to prove that you are one of the small percentage of people who have risen to the very top of your field. To prove that you qualify for the Eb-1A green card,…
June 30, 2020
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I am in the U.S. on an O-1 status and I want to change my employer. Does my new employer have to file a new O-1 petition? Do I have to get a new visa stamp? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 status and I want to change my employer. Does my new employer have to file a new O-1 petition? Do I have to get a new visa stamp?

If you are currently in the U.S. on an O-1A or an O-1B status and you want to change your employer, you can do so, but your new employer will have to file a new O-1 petition with USCIS. You…
June 30, 2020
I am in the U.S. on an L-1B and would like to stay for longer than 5 years. What are my options? Can I switch to an L-1A? Can I switch to any other visa? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

I am in the U.S. on an L-1B and would like to stay for longer than 5 years. What are my options? Can I switch to an L-1A? Can I switch to any other visa?

The L-1B visa category allows employers outside the U.S. to transfer employees with specialized knowledge to a U.S. company that is a branch, affiliate, parent or subsidiary of the foreign employer. The employee must have worked for the company outside the U.S.…
June 30, 2020
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