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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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I am an individual with extraordinary ability in the sciences or business. I applied for an O1A visa through an agent. I received a new employment offer after I came to the US. Can I work for this new employer under my current O1A visa? Extraordinary Ability

I am an individual with extraordinary ability in the sciences or business. I applied for an O1A visa through an agent. I received a new employment offer after I came to the US. Can I work for this new employer under my current O1A visa?

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 O1A petition to add the new employer.
July 12, 2023
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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? ImmigrationNational 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…
February 25, 2021
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Bypassing the Labor Certification Application for Individuals of Exceptional Ability in the Sciences or Arts, Including College and University Teachers ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

Bypassing the Labor Certification Application for Individuals of Exceptional Ability in the Sciences or Arts, Including College and University Teachers

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 in the sciences or arts, are able to bypass the…
February 23, 2021
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