We just had a first-time O-1A petition approved without RFE by the California Service Center for a recently graduated microbiome scientist on STEM-OPT.
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One of our E-2 clients was just approved for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition.
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On July 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security added eight new degree fields to the F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in hopes of appealing to foreign STEM…
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A degree in and of itself is not sufficient to meet the Well Positioned requirement for the NIW, but junior researchers can rely on alternative forms of evidence such as…
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A clear and detailed narrative of the impact of Petitioner’s research is needed to make the connection between an individual’s previous work and proposed endeavor to support “well positioned” for…
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To maximize NIW approval potential for STEM professionals, showcasing the applicant’s research, contribution to patents, awards and recognitions, and previous projects in industry settings can help.
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To maximize the chances of approval of an NIW green card petition, the applicant must take care to identify and present sufficient details on how his or her specific work…
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On January 21, 2022, USCIS published significant updates to its guidelines that outline how national interest waiver (NIW) cases are adjudicated.
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In May 2018, USCIS quietly changed the rules for offsite STEM OPT workplace placement on its website that disallowed STEM OPT students from being placed with a third party. For…
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For many foreign nationals who travel to the United States to study and earn a bachelor’s degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics (“STEM”), the 24-month extension…
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What is OPT? If you are a foreign national in the U.S. on an F-1 visa you can participate in temporary employment that is related to your field of study.…
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