If a difficult EB-2 National Interest Waiver decision is standing between you and long-term work authorization, the O-1A visa is a strong alternative to the NIW for accomplished researchers and professionals. As…
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If your H-1B visa is approaching the 6-year maximum, you still have several legal ways to extend H-1B beyond 6 years and keep working in the United States, without leaving the country…
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On March 24, 2026, USCIS published long-awaited data that revealed their official global EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval rates from the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (July to…
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Not all memberships meet EB-1A or O-1A visa requirements. Discover what qualifies and how to build a strong case for extraordinary ability.
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Scott Legal, P.C. is thrilled to announce the approval of an initial O-1A visa petition for a talented data engineer. Our client successfully changed their status from an F-1 student…
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Learn which professional associations can help meet the EB-1A or O-1A visa criteria and why selective membership based on achievements is key.
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Learn what qualifies as a scholarly article for an EB-1A or O-1A visa, including content standards and publication in professional or major media outlets.
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On January 21, USCIS published updates to its policy guidelines that clarify how O1A cases would be adjudicated, with a focus on applicants in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)…
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