EB-1A, The Extraordinary Ability Visa
An EB-1A visa requires a high bar of evidence. Through the evidence provided, a petitioner must show that they possess extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics, demonstrated by achievements that are internationally recognized or exceptionally rare. Current Two Part Framework for Demonstrating Extraordinary Ability Part I: To demonstrate extraordinary ability, an individual […]
EB-1 Visa Employment-Based First Preference Immigration
If you want to live and work in the United States without applying for a traditional work green card, you may be able to obtain a special green card called an EB-1. Foreign nationals may apply for a first preference visa if they are an individual of extraordinary ability, are an outstanding professor or researcher, or […]
USCIS Announcement for Reducing Backlogs, Expanding Premium Processing, and Providing Relief to Work Permit Holders
Major update from USCIS! The agency announced a final rule to reduce backlogs, expand premium processing, and provide relief to work permit holders. USCIS is prioritizing making EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) cases premium processing eligible in fiscal year (FY) 2022. Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will also be made premium processing eligible. By the end […]
Upgrades May Benefit Applicants with Pending Adjustment of Status (AOS)
Applicants with a pending adjustment of status (AOS) application based on an EB-3 immigrant petition, or even those whose US employers are willing to sponsor them through a PERM, may want to consider filing a Self-Sponsored EB-1A or Immigrant Petition before October 1, 2022, if eligible. USCIS recently published guidance that there are an “exceptionally high […]
Adjustment of Status FAQ
1. What are the General Requirements for Adjustment of Status Eligibility? A noncitizen must meet certain eligibility requirements to adjust status to that of lawful permanent resident (LPR). INA 245(a) requires that the applicant must have been: Inspected and admitted into the U.S., or Inspected and paroled into the U.S. Additionally, the noncitizen applicant must: […]