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Eb-1a Green Card: Questions and Answers

The EB-1A is an employment-based green card for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. Here are some common questions and answers about the Eb-1a green card: Do I have to have an O-1 visa first…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 26, 2021

Immigration National Interest Waiver

What is the process for applying for a National Interest Waiver? How long does it take to obtain a green card through the 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 the fact that this green card is granted based on a waiver of the job offer…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 25, 2021

Immigration National Interest Waiver

What role do expert letters play in a National Interest Waiver Application?

Expert letters are an important part of a National Interest Waiver application, as they can be used to discuss the applicant’s professional history and success, as well as explain the substantial merit and national importance of the proposed endeavor. It…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 25, 2021

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Bypassing the Labor Certification Application for Professional Nurses and Physical Therapists

Employers looking to hire permanent workers in occupations listed on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Schedule A, including Professional Nurses and Physical Therapists, are able to bypass the time-consuming process of applying for a certified labor certification application through the…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 23, 2021

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

New Guidance on O-1 visa classification

On September 17, 2020 USCIS announced that it consolidate policy guidance on the O-1 visa in the USCIS Policy Manual. The USCIS Policy Manual is the agency’s centralized repository for USCIS’ immigration policies. The Policy Guidance on the O-1 visa classification…

Jenny ZhanOctober 26, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success?

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 to submit…

Jenny ZhanJuly 24, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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

Jenny ZhanJuly 9, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my O-1 visa? What is O-3 visa?

The O-1 visa nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in certain fields. For more information about O-1 visa petitions, please click here. The O-2 nonimmigrant visa is for accompanying aliens who are coming temporarily to the United States solely to assist…

Jenny ZhanJuly 2, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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.…

Jenny ZhanJuly 1, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Is there a limit as to how many times I can renew my O-1 visa? Is there a maximum time I can spend in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?

No. There is not limit as to how many times you can renew your O-1 visa and there is no limit as to how many years you can spend in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. You can keep renewing…

Jenny ZhanJune 30, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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…

Jenny ZhanJune 30, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

Do I have to be in the top of my field if I want to apply for an O-1B visa? What does “distinction” mean?

If you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that you have an extraordinary ability in the field of arts. Many of our clients ask us what extraordinary ability means and whether they have to…

Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

I am an artist and I want to apply for an O-1B visa. What does extraordinary ability in arts mean? What is the definition of “arts”?

f you are an artist and you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that: You have an extraordinary ability in the arts which has been demonstrated by national or international acclaim, and You are…

Jenny ZhanApril 10, 2020

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Eb-1a Green Card: Questions and Answers

What is the process for applying for a National Interest Waiver? How long does it take to obtain a green card through the NIW category?

What role do expert letters play in a National Interest Waiver Application?

Bypassing the Labor Certification Application for Professional Nurses and Physical Therapists

New Guidance on O-1 visa classification

How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success?

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

Can I bring my family to the U.S. on my O-1 visa? What is O-3 visa?

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

Is there a limit as to how many times I can renew my O-1 visa? Is there a maximum time I can spend in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?

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?

Do I have to be in the top of my field if I want to apply for an O-1B visa? What does “distinction” mean?

I am an artist and I want to apply for an O-1B visa. What does extraordinary ability in arts mean? What is the definition of “arts”?

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