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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?

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…

Jenny ZhanMarch 30, 2018

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Approvals

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 brand company. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1,…

Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2018

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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 O-1A visa is for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics,…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 28, 2018

Approvals

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 was approved without a Request for Additional evidence (RFE). Scott Legal, P.C. regularly prepares many types…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 5, 2018

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Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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…

IanScottOctober 20, 2017

Immigration National 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…

IanScottAugust 8, 2017

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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…

IanScottJuly 6, 2017

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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 them. The EB-1 visa is a green card category for those gifted individuals who have demonstrated…

IanScottMarch 1, 2017

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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…

IanScottFebruary 23, 2017

Immigration National 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…

IanScottJanuary 24, 2017

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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 in your professional life that we may be able to pull out and use in the…

IanScottJuly 6, 2014

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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 section is to prompt you to consider areas in your professional life that we may be…

IanScottJuly 6, 2014

Extraordinary Ability Immigration

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 of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or…

IanScottFebruary 15, 2014

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?

O-1 Visa Approval for a Model

Can I start my Own Business and Petition for an O-1 Visa?

EB-2 National Interest Waiver Approval

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

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

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?

Do I Qualify for an EB-1 Visa? What is “Extraordinary Ability?”

What is a good Visa for Artists? What is an “artist visa”? What is an agent for an O-1B visa?

What is the National Interest Waiver? How can I obtain a green card without going through the labor certification process?

The Evidentiary Criteria EB-1 – Extraordinary Ability Green Card

The Evidentiary Criteria Outstanding Professor & Researcher

How Exceptional Is Exceptional? The O-1A & O-1B Visa Described

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