We recently had a EB1A Extraordinary Ability immigrant petition (I-140) approved with USCIS Texas Service Center without an RFE. The applicant is a marketing expert who has served in senior…
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The O Visa is not a lottery. Unlike the H-1B visa, which has an annual cap and requires applicants to go through a random selection process, the O Visa has…
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had an EB-1A extraordinary ability approval for a marketing expert.
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Learn how to apply for an O-1 visa through a company you own, including the requirements for a legitimate job offer and extraordinary ability.
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Compare the NIW and O-1 Visa options to determine which is right for you based on your qualifications, timing, and the need for a U.S. petitioner.
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Explore the differences between the NIW and O-1 Visa for U.S. immigration and find the best path for your extraordinary abilities.
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Being an outstanding figure in a narrow niche could serve as an advantage to support a case of extraordinary ability.
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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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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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To add on work arrangements with a new employer, O1A visa holders must either have the new employer file a new O1A petition or have their agent file an amended…
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The L-1 and O-1 visas are both potential options for entrepreneurs who want to work in the United States.
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We just had an EB1A I-140 approval with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Texas Service Center.
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The O-1B has a lower standard of proof than the O-1A and also allows applicants to add additional engagements without an amended petition.
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We just had an immigrant visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Naples for an individual of extraordinary ability in business.
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The O-1 visa permits work for multiple employers. You should discuss with an attorney to see if a new petition or amendment needs to be filed before accepting any new…
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“Major media” in the context of EB1A petitions means sources with a large independent circulation count or referenced by other media as authoritative.
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If your O-1 employment was terminated by the employer, the O-1 petition is liable for the cost of return transportation to the country of your last residence.
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O-1 visa is a dual intent visa and you can have a green card petition pending while you travel to the US on an O-1 visa.
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You can set up a company in the U.S. that will sponsor you for an O-1 visa. You can file a self-petition for Eb-1a green card (no company set up…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Employers looking to hire permanent workers in occupations listed on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Schedule A, including college and university teachers of exceptional ability and individuals of exceptional ability…
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We just had an O-1 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The beneficiary works for a U.S. company that is based in Delaware. The beneficiary is a national of Italy and…
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