Immigration articles and legal analysis from The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A., addressing employment visas, permanent residence, inadmissibility, and other complex questions.
EXPLORE RECENT ARTICLES ↗The O1 visa is a unique non-immigrant status designed for individuals who possess extraordinary abilities in fields such as science, arts, education, business, or athletics. This visa…
Foreign athletes seeking to compete, train, work, or obtain permanent residence in the United States should evaluate the exact proposed activity, whether they will receive salary or…
An assistant or other support worker accompanying an O-1 artist, athlete, or other qualifying individual may be eligible for O-2 classification if the person meets the category’s…
I am starting a mixed martial arts school in San Diego and would like to bring a several instructors here to teach. I have an individual from Brazil…
I would like to know if it is possible to incorporate my own company to sponsor me for a O1 visa? I spoke to one lawyer and was…
I am a physician from India. I currently have an H1B with my current employer and I have a pending O1 visa application with another employer. My…
Hi, we have a well known band in the UK and are looking to tour the US. I’ve spoken to several different lawyers and they are all giving…
Under 8 CFR 214.2(o)(2)(i) and 8 CFR 214.2 (p)(2)(i), O and P petitions may only be filed by a U.S. employer, a U.S. agent, or a foreign…
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