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Can I meet the “authorship of articles” criteria for O1 or EB1A even if the articles were not published in a traditional academic journal? Extraordinary Ability

Can I meet the “authorship of articles” criteria for O1 or EB1A even if the articles were not published in a traditional academic journal?

You can meet the “scholarly articles” criteria if the article is written for learned persons and if the publication’s intended audience and circulation makes it a professional publication, major trade publication, or other major media.
December 7, 2023
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5 tips when moving from O1B extraordinary ability visa in the arts, or motion picture or television, to an EB1A green card Extraordinary Ability

5 tips when moving from O1B extraordinary ability visa in the arts, or motion picture or television, to an EB1A green card

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.
October 19, 2023
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Do I need a U.S. job offer to be approved for an immigrant visa as an individual of extraordinary ability, EB-1A category? Extraordinary Ability

Do I need a U.S. job offer to be approved for an immigrant visa as an individual of extraordinary ability, EB-1A category?

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 that clearly show that they will engage in employment related…
September 25, 2023
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Differences between an EB1A Extraordinary Ability and EB2 National Interest Waiver Green Card Category Extraordinary AbilityImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

Differences between an EB1A Extraordinary Ability and EB2 National Interest Waiver Green Card Category

For an EB1A petition the main focus is the proving applicant is a well-known famous figure in their field. For an EB2 NIW petition, the focus is the applicant’s plans in the U.S. and whether the proposed work has national…
December 15, 2022
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I am a member of associations in my field of expertise. Do I qualify for the EB-1A Green Card? What evidence should I submit to prove this criterion? Immigration

I am a member of associations in my field of expertise. Do I qualify for the EB-1A Green Card? What evidence should I submit to prove this criterion?

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…
May 4, 2020
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How can I prove that my work will “prospectively benefit substantially the U.S.”? Do I qualify for the EB-1A visa? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How can I prove that my work will “prospectively benefit substantially the U.S.”? Do I qualify for the EB-1A visa?

The EB-1A is an employment-based, green card that is available if you can prove a certain level of extraordinary ability. You must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or…
April 8, 2020
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