Oct22024
What is the EB-1A Visa? The EB-1A visa is a first-preference employment-based visa for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field. This visa is designed for those who have achieved national or international acclaim and are at the top of their profession. The EB-1A visa offers a pathway to permanent residency (Green Card) in...
I came to the U.S. in 2007, over 15 years ago. I knew before I even came that I wanted to stay indefinitely. My wife was initially sponsored for a J-1 and then quickly switched to an O-1, with myself trailing in the shadows. My wife was and still is a talented fashion designer. She...
Our readers will be aware that back in April USCIS announced that they would expand premium processing to applications that do not currently qualify. This expansion will be applied in a phased approach as follows: As of June 1, 2022, USCIS will allow premium processing of EB-1C applications for managers/executives. This applies to applications received...
By now most people are familiar with the concept of filing a downgrade application from EB-2 to EB-3. However, last October so many applicants filed downgrades, that the demand for EB-3 green cards, has far exceeded the number available, resulting in severe retrogression, especially for EB-3 India. In November 2021, EB-3 India dates retrogressed by...
Last October saw thousands of people applying for downgrades due to the forward movement in the Employment-based EB-3 priority dates. By filing a downgrade, applicants were able to concurrently file an I-485, Application to adjust status and also apply for employment authorization and travel document. One client, working as a Physical Therapist had asked us...
USCIS has stated it will suspend the biometrics requirements for H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2 and E-3 applicants from May 17th, 2021 for a period of 2 years. The biometric requirement was introduced by the Trump administration and was particularly cumbersome for H-4 and L-2 applicants as it meant that their applications would no longer be...