Self-Petitioned EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Petition for Green Card for a National of India
A data research scientist who is working as a software developer self-petitioned for an EB-1A and was able to obtain an approval in just [...]
O-1B Visa Classification for Architects
1. What is the O-1 nonimmigrant classification? The O-1 is a nonimmigrant employment-based visa classification for a person of extraordinary ability in the sciences, [...]
Can I Obtain 1 Year or 3 Years When Renewing My O-1 Visa If I Will Continue to Work for the Same Employer in the Same Position? What is an O-1 Visa Extension?
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 [...]
O-1 Visa Approval for Design Architect
We just had an approval of an O-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Kuala Lumpur that one of our Scott Legal lawyers worked [...]
O-1 Visa Approval for Audio Engineer
One of our Scott Legal lawyers received an approval on an O-1 petition that he recently worked on. Despite the client's extensive experience and [...]
April 2019 Visa Bulletin
In the newly released January visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas remain current for most countries. EB-2 in China have advanced 3 months to [...]
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 [...]
February 2019 Visa Bulletin: Minor Advances and the Expired EB-5 Program
In the newly released January visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas remain current for most countries. EB-2 in China have advanced two months to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
O-1B Petition Approval for a Art Director/Brand Designer at USCIS, Vermont Service Center for a National of Canada
We just had an O-1B petition approval at the Vermont Service Center for a period of 3 years. The applicant will join a large [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
O-1 Visa Approval for a Model
Scott Legal just had an O-1 visa approved for a Model. The application was approved for 3 years for modeling work done with a beauty [...]
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 [...]
EB-2 National Interest Waiver Approval
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. The applicant had an impressive background and the petition [...]
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 [...]
