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I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa? E-1 VisaE-2 VisaExtraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa?

Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2 year home residency requirement. This means, that the J-1 visa participants will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years after the completion of the…
June 11, 2020
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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
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I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa that expires soon. Should my company file for an extension or should the company file a renewal application for 3 years? Which is better? COVID-19

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa that expires soon. Should my company file for an extension or should the company file a renewal application for 3 years? Which is better?

If you are currently in the U.S. on an O-1 visa and your visa is about to expire, you company may be considering 2 of the following options: (i) filing an extension for 1 year or renewing your O-1 for…
May 20, 2020
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I want to apply for an O-1 visa. What is National or International Recognition for Achievement? What is a Record of Major Commercial or Critically Acclaimed Success? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

I want to apply for an O-1 visa. What is National or International Recognition for Achievement? What is a Record of Major Commercial or Critically Acclaimed Success?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess 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 have been recognized nationally…
May 1, 2020
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My O-1 status is about to expire but my employer filed an application for extension. Can I continue working for my employer after my O-1 status expires? Can I Leave the Country? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

My O-1 status is about to expire but my employer filed an application for extension. Can I continue working for my employer after my O-1 status expires? Can I Leave the Country?

If you are currently in the U.S. on O-1 status, and your O-1 status is about to expire, you can stay in the U.S. and keep working for your employer if the same employer that originally sponsored you for the…
April 17, 2020
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I am an artist and I want to apply for an O-1B visa. What does extraordinary ability in arts mean? What is the definition of “arts”? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

I am an artist and I want to apply for an O-1B visa. What does extraordinary ability in arts mean? What is the definition of “arts”?

f you are an artist and you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that: You have an extraordinary ability in the arts which has been demonstrated by national or international acclaim, and You are…
April 10, 2020
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How Many Citations are Required for the EB-1A? How Many Citations Are Required for the O-1A Visa?? How Many Publications Are Required for the EB-1A? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How Many Citations are Required for the EB-1A? How Many Citations Are Required for the O-1A Visa?? How Many Publications Are Required for the EB-1A?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess 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 have been recognized nationally…
April 3, 2020
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Am I Qualified for the O-1B Visa? What Are My Chances/Likelihood of Success in Securing the O-1B Visa? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

Am I Qualified for the O-1B Visa? What Are My Chances/Likelihood of Success in Securing the O-1B Visa?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess 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…
April 3, 2020
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What are the Steps Involved in the Preparation and Filing of an O-1 Petition? How Long Does it Take to Prepare an O-1 Visa Petition? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

What are the Steps Involved in the Preparation and Filing of an O-1 Petition? How Long Does it Take to Prepare an O-1 Visa Petition?

The Five Steps To Prepare and File an O-1 Petition The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals that are extraordinary in a particular field. There are a number of different standards associated with an O-1 visa but they all point…
April 2, 2020
What are the “Extraordinary Ability” Categories of Visas? What is the EB-1A Visa? What are the Similarities and Differences Between the O-1A Visa and EB-1A? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

What are the “Extraordinary Ability” Categories of Visas? What is the EB-1A Visa? What are the Similarities and Differences Between the O-1A Visa and EB-1A?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess 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…
March 27, 2020
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What are the Overall Approval Rates of the O-1 Visa? If I Don’t Get Selected in the H-1B Visa Lottery, Can I Apply for the O-1 Visa? Extraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

What are the Overall Approval Rates of the O-1 Visa? If I Don’t Get Selected in the H-1B Visa Lottery, Can I Apply for the O-1 Visa?

The latest statistics released by USCIS shows that while there has been an increase in the issuance of Request for Further Evidence (“RFE”) in recent years across the board for all visa types, the overall approval rates still remains relatively…
March 27, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: USCIS Announced Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: USCIS Announced Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions

USCIS has announced today, March 20, the immediate and temporary suspension of premium processing service for all Form I-129 and Form I-140 petitions until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak. Premium processing costs $1410 and guarantees that USCIS will…
March 20, 2020
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Is the O-1 Visa a “Dual-Intent” Visa? Can I Seek a Green Card While on the O-1 Visa? Can I Renew My O-1 Visa While I Have a Pending Green Card Petition? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

Is the O-1 Visa a “Dual-Intent” Visa? Can I Seek a Green Card While on the O-1 Visa? Can I Renew My O-1 Visa While I Have a Pending Green Card Petition?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who show they are extraordinary in a particular field.   For more information about O-1 petitions, please click here. The O-1 visa allows individuals to live and work in the United States for a temporary…
February 14, 2020
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Who Can Petition for the O-1 Visa? What is an Agent and Who Can Be an Agent? What are the Different Types of Agents for O-1 Visas? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

Who Can Petition for the O-1 Visa? What is an Agent and Who Can Be an Agent? What are the Different Types of Agents for O-1 Visas?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possesses extraordinary ability in certain fields.  These people are good at what they do and have been recognized by their peers for their contributions.   For more information about O-1 visa petitions, please…
January 31, 2020
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O-1 Visa Approval For a Social Media Influencer aka Branding Consultant Via Interview Waiver Program at the London Consulate Approvals

O-1 Visa Approval For a Social Media Influencer aka Branding Consultant Via Interview Waiver Program at the London Consulate

We just had an O-1 visa approval for a social media influencer aka branding consultant at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant was renewing his expired O-1 visa and had recently secured an O-1 renewal petition approved by USCIS.…
January 15, 2020
Should I apply for an O-1 Visa or an H-1B Visa? What are the advantages of an O-1 visa? Is an O-1 visa better than an H-1B visa? Do I Qualify for an O-1 Visa? Extraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

Should I apply for an O-1 Visa or an H-1B Visa? What are the advantages of an O-1 visa? Is an O-1 visa better than an H-1B visa? Do I Qualify for an O-1 Visa?

An O-1 visas are for people with extraordinary ability in a number of fields (e.g. television, science, business, etc.) To learn more about O-1 visas, please click here.  The bar for an O-1 visa is a high one and the…
December 2, 2019
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