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Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

Venue Created for Labor Unions to Send Negative Consultation Letters Directly to USCIS

USCIS announced on September 14, 2018 that, effective immediately, USCIS has created a venue to accept copies of negative consultation letters directly from labor unions regarding current or future O nonimmingrant visa petition requests. O-1 and O-2 nonimmigrant visas are…
September 14, 2018
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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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 record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally…
September 12, 2018
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O-1B Petition Approval for a Art Director/Brand Designer at USCIS, Vermont Service Center for a National of Canada Approvals

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 company and is an Art Director/Brand Designer and a Canadian national who has won numerous prestigious awards in the…
August 13, 2018
Who Should I Ask to Write My O-1 Reference Letters? What Should I Include in My O-1 Reference Letters? How Many Reference Letters Do I Need to Submit with My O-1 Petition? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

Who Should I Ask to Write My O-1 Reference Letters? What Should I Include in My O-1 Reference Letters? How Many Reference Letters Do I Need to Submit with My O-1 Petition?

One of the most important components of a successful O-1 petition is the submission of reference letters from experts in the beneficiary’s field of extraordinary ability. In fact, they form the backbone of many O-1 petitions, as the expert writers…
March 30, 2018
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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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 they have risen to a level of distinction in their field of ability. The standard is…
March 30, 2018
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What is the difference between Extraordinary and Exceptional ability? Which green card category is right for me? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

What is the difference between Extraordinary and Exceptional ability? Which green card category is right for me?

Employment-Based immigration is divided into categories based on 5 preferences: First Preference EB-1, Second Preference EB-2, Third Preference EB-3, Fourth Preference EB-4 and Fifth Preference EB-5. This blog post will focus on the requirements for an EB-1 visa in the…
October 20, 2017
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The New National Interest Waiver (NIW) Standard Explained. A New Option for Entrepreneurs – The National Interest Waiver (NIW). ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

The New National Interest Waiver (NIW) Standard Explained. A New Option for Entrepreneurs – The National Interest Waiver (NIW).

Before December of 2016, the National Interest Waiver EB-2 green card was seen by most as an unattainable dream.  With a court decision in December though (Matter of Dhanasar), things changed and the landscape for applying for a National Interest…
August 8, 2017
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Are extraordinary ability visas available for professions outside of the arts? What do I need to show to qualify for an extraordinary ability visa if I am not in the arts? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

Are extraordinary ability visas available for professions outside of the arts? What do I need to show to qualify for an extraordinary ability visa if I am not in the arts?

The O visa, which is a classification for people with extraordinary ability, is often used by people with professions in the arts as its flexibility lends itself well to the non-traditional employer-employee relationships. This O visa for those in the…
July 6, 2017
What is a good Visa for Artists? What is an “artist visa”? What is an agent for an O-1B visa? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

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 the “artist visa”, O-1 classification can actually be applied to a broad range of professions in…
February 23, 2017
What is the National Interest Waiver? How can I obtain a green card without going through the labor certification process? ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

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 Department of Labor to certify that there are not any U.S. workers qualified to perform the…
January 24, 2017
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