O-1 Petition: Outline of the Case Preparation
You probably know that the O-1 case involves submitting a petition to USCIS. Submitting the petition is indeed a crucial step, but it’s not the first step. And it’s important to recognize that a lot of work must be done before submitting the petition. For this reason, we’ve assembled rough outline of the steps that […]
FAQ: What Are the Three Sub-Categories of the EB-1 Preference Category?
Many employers and employees who stand to benefit from the EB-1 preference category cannot claim they understand it. And who can blame them? The category is difficult to understand. After all, the category, apparently a single category, is really three categories. To be more precise, the EB-1 category contains three large sub-categories. Here, we’ll eliminate some […]
Driving an Uber–Is This “Unauthorized Employment” for Some Foreign Nationals?
When it comes to unauthorized employment, some foreign nationals believe that the government would not object to them working some really small job, say, working for only an afternoon as an Uber driver. It is easy to see where foreign nationals who think this are coming from. After all, who doesn’t drive above the speed […]
What Should EB-2 National Interest Waivers Expect in Their Attorney?
A mistake in an application or petition can have permanent, irremediable consequences. Often these permanent, irremediable consequences entail suffering for a formerly hopeful foreign national, for his immediate family, and for the business he works for. Legal errors often result in great difficulty and delay. Thankfully, foreign nationals applying for immigration benefits, including those applying […]
FAQ: What Are the Requirements for Inclusion in the EB-1C (Multinational Executive or Manager) Subcategory?
Becoming a permanent resident through the EB-1 category is an option you may know of. There are reasons that the EB-1 category is an attractive option, a preferred option. Foreign national workers and their employers prefer the EB-1 category over some other categories because there is rarely a shortage of EB-1 visas and because the category […]
FAQ: What Are the Requirements for Inclusion in the EB-1B (Outstanding Researcher or Professor) Subcategory?
Becoming a permanent resident through the EB-1 category is an option you may know of. There are reasons that the EB-1 category is an attractive option, a preferred option. Foreign national workers and their employers prefer the EB-1 category over some other categories because there is rarely a shortage of EB-1 visas and because the […]
FAQ: What Are the Steps in the EB-2 NIW Process?
Let’s break down some of the major steps you, the foreign national seeking permanent residence, take to obtain permanent residence through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver. The First Step: Filing the Petition Along with Supporting Documents You, or any person on your behalf, kickstarts the permanent residence process by filing a petition, Form I-140 (Immigrant […]
FAQ: What Is the Difference Between a Regular EB-2 Petition and an NIW EB-2 Petition?
In this blog post, we’ll look at the principal difference between the regular EB-2 petition and the National Interest Waiver (NIW) EB-2 petition. The principal difference is that, in regular EB-2 petitions, the petitioner (who must be–in the case of a regular EB-2 petition–a US employer) petitions on behalf of the foreign national, without seeking […]
FAQ: For Persons of Extraordinary Ability in the Arts, What Are the Basic Requirements for Getting O-1 Status?
The O-1 category is set aside for a principal beneficiary with extraordinary ability. The law establishes three different standards for the O-1 category. The standard that we will look at in this blog post applies to individuals in the arts (not including individuals in the film or television industries). To get O-1 status under this standard, you must […]
Why USCIS’ New Form for Informants Should Make Some People Question Everything
People mistakenly think that future changes to immigration laws and regulations will not affect actions they take (or fail to take) today. They’re wrong. The announcement, on February 15, 2019, of a form for immigration-fraud informants that US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to introduce should be a reminder of this. The form is […]