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Can I meet the “authorship of articles” criteria for O1 or EB1A even if the articles were not published in a traditional academic journal? Extraordinary Ability

Can I meet the “authorship of articles” criteria for O1 or EB1A even if the articles were not published in a traditional academic journal?

You can meet the “scholarly articles” criteria if the article is written for learned persons and if the publication’s intended audience and circulation makes it a professional publication, major trade publication, or other major media.
December 7, 2023
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I am an individual with extraordinary ability in the sciences or business. I applied for an O1A visa through an agent. I received a new employment offer after I came to the US. Can I work for this new employer under my current O1A visa? Extraordinary Ability

I am an individual with extraordinary ability in the sciences or business. I applied for an O1A visa through an agent. I received a new employment offer after I came to the US. Can I work for this new employer under my current O1A visa?

To add on work arrangements with a new employer, O1A visa holders must either have the new employer file a new O1A petition or have their agent file an amended O1A petition to add the new employer.
July 12, 2023
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What is the difference between expert letters for O1 or EB1A petitions compared to NIW petitions? Can I re-use the same letters I used for a different category petition? National Interest Waiver

What is the difference between expert letters for O1 or EB1A petitions compared to NIW petitions? Can I re-use the same letters I used for a different category petition?

This post summarizes the nuances of how expert letters play different roles in O1, EB1, and NIW petitions and how they are prepared differently.
June 30, 2023
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How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success?

The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry. To qualify for an O-1B visa, you will have to submit…
July 24, 2020
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How can I prove that I was a lead/starring participant in productions or events that have distinguished reputation? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How can I prove that I was a lead/starring participant in productions or events that have distinguished reputation?

The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry. To qualify for an O-1B visa, you will have…
July 9, 2020
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How can I prove that I have achieved national or international recognition for my achievements? Do I qualify for an O-1B visa? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How can I prove that I have achieved national or international recognition for my achievements? Do I qualify for an O-1B visa?

If you are an artist and you want to apply for an O-1B visa, you will have to demonstrate that: You received a major national or international recognized award such as Emmy or Grammy, or You meet at least 3 of these requirements.…
July 1, 2020
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I am in the U.S. on an O-1 status and I want to change my employer. Does my new employer have to file a new O-1 petition? Do I have to get a new visa stamp? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 status and I want to change my employer. Does my new employer have to file a new O-1 petition? Do I have to get a new visa stamp?

If you are currently in the U.S. on an O-1A or an O-1B status and you want to change your employer, you can do so, but your new employer will have to file a new O-1 petition with USCIS. You…
June 30, 2020
What Does It Mean To Play A Lead Role for Productions? What Does It Mean To Play A Lead/Starring Role Organizations? What Are Productions of Distinguished Reputation? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

What Does It Mean To Play A Lead Role for Productions? What Does It Mean To Play A Lead/Starring Role Organizations? What Are Productions of Distinguished Reputation?

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…
June 12, 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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What is the consultation requirement for the O-1 visa? What is a peer group? What should the Advisory opinion contain? Do I have to pay for the Advisory Opinion? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

What is the consultation requirement for the O-1 visa? What is a peer group? What should the Advisory opinion contain? Do I have to pay for the Advisory Opinion?

O-1 visa is a great visa 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…
May 15, 2020
I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. Can my employer ask me to work part-time? Can the employer reduce my salary? When do I have to leave the U.S. if I’m fired? COVID-19

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. Can my employer ask me to work part-time? Can the employer reduce my salary? When do I have to leave the U.S. if I’m fired?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. Employers are facing difficult questions about how to proceed in light…
May 8, 2020
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Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer? E-2 VisaExtraordinary AbilityH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasL-1 VisaTN Visa

Which non-immigrant visa categories allow my spouse to work in the U.S.? How and when can my spouse apply for the work authorization? Can my spouse work for any employer?

If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, your spouse may be able to work in the U.S. This article will discuss which spouses of non-immigrant visa holders are/are not authorized to work in the U.S. This…
October 14, 2019
Do I Need to Have Won Awards to Apply for the O-1 Visa? What Types of Awards Can be Included in an O-1 Visa Petition? Can I Include Student Awards? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

Do I Need to Have Won Awards to Apply for the O-1 Visa? What Types of Awards Can be Included in an O-1 Visa Petition? Can I Include Student Awards?

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…
August 30, 2019
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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
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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