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Extraordinary EB1 USCIS Template: Our Game-Changing Resource

Unlock the potential of the EB1 USCIS template and elevate your petition letter. It is our opinion that this template should be the building block in crafting, not only a successful response to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), but everyones initial application. It should empower you to approach the petition letter with confidence and maximize your chances of approval. Take advantage of this powerful tool to showcase your extraordinary abilities and achieve your immigration goals.

13 Considerations: Sponsor for the O1-B Visa

All O visas are “sponsored” visas, meaning you need a representative eg. an employer, a manager, agent or company to sponsor you. Your visa sponsor is known as a ‘petitioner’ by the USCIS. There is more to choosing your sponsor than you might think. (This is also true for temporary visas and the P visas).

Many artists come to the USA on the Single Project O-1 visa in order to see if the US is somewhere they would be happy to work and live before committing to a 3 year “blanket O visa” or upgrading to the EB-1 green card. The O1 visa sponsor is very an important aspect to this.

Achieving the Artist EB1 Green Card: 2024 Requirements and Application Process

This is how they judge an artist as having extraordinary ability and worthy of the US EB1 Green Card – the USCIS have devised a set of requirements to relate to all professions as this visa is not just for the arts but also for the sciences, education, business, and athletics – this can mean that not all criteria relate to your profession.

EB-1 Step by Step Process

Here is an overview of the EB1-EA Green Card application process.

Firstly, before you apply, you should understand what is involved, what is needed from you and when each step takes place. You should submit a solid application to avoid an RFE – Request for Further Evidence.

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Review: ArtistGreenCard.com

Mei, Z and I DIY’d our visa applications using the site ArtistGreenCard.com We met at a party and discovered we had both used their service. That party was the impetus for starting this site with Jason. We owe our careers in the USA to ArtistGreenCard.com so here is our review…

10 Best Actionable Tips: US O-1 Visa to EB1 Green Card

You have been working in the USA on your extraordinary non-immigrant O-1 visa and now it’s time to upgrade to an immigrant EB-1 Extraordinary Green Card as an alien of extraordinary ability – here are 10 Steps to keep in mind.
PS This information is also suitable for all temporary visa holders eg. HB-1, J-1
1 – Dissect your O-1 Petition
2 – Understand the Qualifying Criteria
3 – Put it to Work
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24 Steps to apply for the US O1 Visa – Checklist

There are many parts to the O-1 Visa.
There is very little to do on the forms, your interview is less than 10 minutes, your US Custom Border Patrol entry interview is one minute tops. It’s the gathering of evidence, finding contracts and a sponsor, your responsibility, that can take a while.
It’s best to keep separate folders to organize your paperwork.

17 Must-Knows for Getting Your Artist O-1 Visa: 2024

If you are a working artist you could be eligible for the O-1 work visa. This is a priority visa and is processed fast by the USCIS (potentially within 15 days after submission.) The O1-B is further broken down into ARTS Visa and MPTV Visa (Motion Picture Television) (More Below!)

How to Renew your Green Card in 2024

Yes, standard green cards are valid for 10 years. You must renew before it expires to maintain permanent residency. If you have a conditional green card (valid for 2 years), you cannot renew it, but you need to apply to remove the conditions on your residence.

Can I Vote in the USA?

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to offer their customers the opportunity to register to vote. Don’t, unless you are now a citizen. To register and then vote in federal or state elections can end in deportation.

Just Received Jury Duty Summons in The Mail?

Key takeaway: While you may get a summons, non-citizens are not required to serve on juries. If you receive one and aren’t a citizen, follow the instructions to inform the court (usually by completing a questionnaire about your immigration status).

U.S. Customs Entry Questions

Customs and Border Protection have the power to overrule your visa. You must be prepared for your first Border Entry on your new visa. You’ll be asked when entering the U.S. these questions. Failure to do so will mean you can be brought to secondary inspection. Failing that you may be asked to attend a deferred inspection or even be deported on the spot.