Archive for the ‘EB1’ Category
EB1 Extraordinary Ability Petitions for Engineers
EB1 Extraordinary Ability Petitions for Engineers The EB1 extraordinary ability green card allows anyone in the arts, sciences, business, education or athletics to sponsor their own green card. No job offer or labor certification is required. The requirements for this category are quite high but not insurmountable. Our office has handled thousands of immigration cases […]
In: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB1, Green Card
How Many Citations Needed for EB1?
How Many Citations Needed for EB1? Criteria for Demonstrating Extraordinary Ability You must meet 3 out of the 10 listed criteria below to prove extraordinary ability in your field: Evidence of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence Evidence of your membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding […]
In: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB1, Green Card, Uncategorized · Tagged with: EB1, EB1 Extraordinary Ability, Green Card
USCIS Appointment and Green Card Interview Rules – NEW
New USCIS Interview for Employment Based I485 Applicants For the past 15 years, USCIS has only required in person interview of employment based I485 applicants in situations where the USCIS adjudicator believed the applicant may have committed fraud, violated their nonimmigrant status or had a criminal record. On August 28, 2017 that all changed. USCIS has […]
In: Adjustment of Status, EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB-1 Outstanding Researcher, EB1, EB2, EB3, Form I-140, Form I-485 · Tagged with: USCIS Interview
EB1 Requirements
Documentation for EB1 Requirements The EB1A green card is for aliens of extraordinary ability engaged in the arts, sciences, business, education or athletics. Many scientists, post docs, and PhD students utilize the EB1A category to self sponsor their permanent residency as no job offer or labor certification is required. The legal standard for the EB1A […]
In: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB1, Green Card · Tagged with: EB1, EB1 Requirements, EB1A
Athlete Visa and Athlete Green Card Options
For foreign nationals who wish to come to the United States to work or perform as an athlete in sports like football, basketball, hockey, MMA, tennis, golf or in other competitions, there are several different visa and green card options to be found. Typically, the most difficult part of the process is finding sponsorship but, […]
In: B-1 Visa, EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB1, Green Card, H-2B Visa, Labor Certification, National Interest Waiver, O-1 Visa, P-1 Visa, PERM
Nonimmigrant Employment While EAD Application is Pending
Right now I am working with a L1A visa status and my company wishes to apply my green card. I know I can get the EAD but and thinking I can work with my L1A until the green card is approved. Is this ok? Also, can you help me with the green card? My company and me are not […]
In: EB1, Employment Authorization Card (EAD), L-1A Visa · Tagged with: EB1, Employment Authorization Card (EAD), L-1A Visa
J1 Waiver for a J2 Holder
I have J1 visa and my spouse J2 visa. Our visa expires on September 6, 2012 and I am leaving with my kids back. But my husband needs to stay here in order to improve his English and get some upgrade in his education. But he has as I do, two year rule restriction. Can […]
In: EB1, J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver, J-2 Visa, National Interest Waiver · Tagged with: EB1, J-1 Visa, J-1 Visa Waiver, J-2 Visa, National Interest Waiver
L1 Visa Stamping Delays
My company filed an L1 visa application for me which was approved in September of 2009. I went to apply for the L1 visa stamp in Madrid but was told that they could not issue the visa due to an “internal administrative process.” What is an internal administrative process? Does this mean that they will not issue the […]
In: Administrative Processing, EB1, L-1A Visa · Tagged with: Administrative Processing, EB1, L-1A Visa
H1B Visa Stamping for Researchers and Scientists
My company recently filed my H1B application which was quickly approved by USCIS. I went to the US Consulate in Chennai for stamping and they asked me to complete a detailed questionnaire about my research, my qualifications and how my trip to the US will benefit my research. I wasn’t expecting this and they told me that […]
In: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB1, H-1B Visa, National Interest Waiver · Tagged with: EB-1, EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, H-1B Visa, National Interest Waiver
Visa Bulletin Outlook for 2009/2010
The Department of State Visa Office has made several predictions regarding the movement of priority dates for the remainder of 2009 and beyond. These predictions include the following: Regarding the EB1 category, all countries are expected to remain current for 2009 but this is expected to change in 2010 for India and possible China due […]
In: EB1, EB2, EB3, EB4, EB5, Visa Bulletin · Tagged with: EB1, EB2, EB3, EB4, EB5, Visa Bulletin