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How many years can I stay in the U.S. on O-1 visa? Does O-1 visa lead to a green card? For which green card should I apply if I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How many years can I stay in the U.S. on O-1 visa? Does O-1 visa lead to a green card? For which green card should I apply if I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?

The immigration regulations state that O-1 visa holder can come to the U.S. to perform services relating to an event/events and the O-1 visa will be granted for a period of time necessary to accomplish the particular event or activity (but not…
May 29, 2020
I have a majority ownership interest in a U.S. Company. Can the company sponsor me for an H-1B visa? Can the Company sponsor me for an O-1 or TN visa? Extraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationTN Visa

I have a majority ownership interest in a U.S. Company. Can the company sponsor me for an H-1B visa? Can the Company sponsor me for an O-1 or TN visa?

H-1B One of the H-1B requirements is that the petitioning U.S. company demonstrates that there is an Employer-Employee relationship. This means that the petitioning company will have to show that it can hire, pay, fire, supervise and otherwise control your…
May 29, 2020
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My parents sponsored me for a green card. I got my green card but my parents then abandoned their green cards. Is my green card still valid? Can I still apply for citizenship? Family ImmigrationImmigration

My parents sponsored me for a green card. I got my green card but my parents then abandoned their green cards. Is my green card still valid? Can I still apply for citizenship?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: Your parents sponsored you for a green card under the F2A category (children of green card holders). You got your green card but after you got your green card, your parents abandoned their green cards.…
May 27, 2020
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I want to apply for an employment based green card. Can I file the Adjustment of Status application concurrently with the I-140 petition? What is chargeability? Immigration

I want to apply for an employment based green card. Can I file the Adjustment of Status application concurrently with the I-140 petition? What is chargeability?

If you want to apply for a green card (for example the EB-1A green card), you will first have to file an I-140 green card petition. You will only be able to file an Adjustment of Status application concurrently with…
May 26, 2020
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Do I have to have an Employment Offer for the Eb-1A green card? Can I file a self-petition for the EB-1A green card? What documents should I submit if I file a self-petition? Immigration

Do I have to have an Employment Offer for the Eb-1A green card? Can I file a self-petition for the EB-1A green card? What documents should I submit if I file a self-petition?

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. To prove that you qualify for the Eb-1A green card,…
May 15, 2020
Can I get a Green Card if I have an L-1 Visa? Can I move from an L-1A to a Green Card? What are the differences between and L-1A and EB-1C? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

Can I get a Green Card if I have an L-1 Visa? Can I move from an L-1A to a Green Card? What are the differences between and L-1A and EB-1C?

On paper, the criteria for an L-1A and EB-1C are similar.  In both cases, the following must exist: a qualifying relationship must exist between the entity abroad and the U.S. entity the beneficiary must have worked for the foreign entity…
May 13, 2020
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I filed the I-751 Petition to remove conditions on my Green card. Can I travel outside the U.S. after the I-751 petition was filed? Can I keep working once my green card expires? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I filed the I-751 Petition to remove conditions on my Green card. Can I travel outside the U.S. after the I-751 petition was filed? Can I keep working once my green card expires?

If you obtained your green card based on a marriage to a U.S. citizen and you have been married to the U.S. citizen for less than 2 years on the day you obtained your green card, your green card will…
May 8, 2020
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What is the EB-1B Green Card? What are the Criteria for the EB-1B Green Card? Do I qualify for EB-1B Green Card? Immigration

What is the EB-1B Green Card? What are the Criteria for the EB-1B Green Card? Do I qualify for EB-1B Green Card?

The EB-1B Green Card is designated for outstanding researchers and professors. To qualify for the EB-1B green card, you have to demonstrate international recognition for your outstanding achievements in a particular academic field. The EB-1B petition does not require a…
May 5, 2020
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US Court of Appeals Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Immigrant Health Care Public Charge Requirements Immigration

US Court of Appeals Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Immigrant Health Care Public Charge Requirements

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a preliminary injunctions against the immigrant visa public charge requirement issued by a presidential proclamation. Originally implemented on November 3, 2019, immigrant visa applicants at U.S. Consulates abroad must prove either…
May 5, 2020
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I participated as a judge of the work of others in my field of expertise. Do I qualify for the EB-1A green card? What evidence do I have to submit to prove this criterion? Immigration

I participated as a judge of the work of others in my field of expertise. Do I qualify for the EB-1A green card? What evidence do I have to submit to prove this criterion?

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. To prove that you qualify for the Eb-1A…
May 4, 2020
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I am a member of associations in my field of expertise. Do I qualify for the EB-1A Green Card? What evidence should I submit to prove this criterion? Immigration

I am a member of associations in my field of expertise. Do I qualify for the EB-1A Green Card? What evidence should I submit to prove this criterion?

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. To prove that you qualify for the Eb-1A…
May 4, 2020
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How can I demonstrate my extraordinary ability for the EB-1A visa? What is the difference between a one-time achievement and nationally or internationally recognized prizes? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How can I demonstrate my extraordinary ability for the EB-1A visa? What is the difference between a one-time achievement and nationally or internationally recognized prizes?

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. To prove that you qualify for the Eb-1A…
May 1, 2020
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What is a high salary for the EB-1A green card? Do I have to have a high salary to get the EB-1A green card? What documents should I submit to demonstrate this? Immigration

What is a high salary for the EB-1A green card? Do I have to have a high salary to get the EB-1A green card? What documents should I submit to demonstrate this?

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. To prove that you qualify for the Eb-1A…
April 27, 2020
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What kind of media articles should I submit with my EB-1A application? What is a professional publication, a major trade publication, and a major media publication? Immigration

What kind of media articles should I submit with my EB-1A application? What is a professional publication, a major trade publication, and a major media publication?

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. This means you will have to submit evidence…
April 20, 2020
Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner Moderates COVID-19 related Non-immigrant visa updates and strategies Question and Answer for Immigration Lawyers COVID-19News

Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner Moderates COVID-19 related Non-immigrant visa updates and strategies Question and Answer for Immigration Lawyers

Kelly R. LeGrand Weiner will moderate the Q&A for a Corporate Practice Committee event for AILA’s New York chapter as part of a panel with expert business immigration practitioners on COVID-19 related Non-immigrant visa updates and strategies.   This committee focuses…
April 16, 2020
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