Are you an actor wishing to work in Hollywood? Do you have your sights set on the bright lights of Broadway? If you are looking to pursue an acting career in the United States, understanding the ins and outs of the USA visa system is crucial.
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Achieving the Artist EB1 Green Card: 2025 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.
Comparing the EB1 green card to other artist visas in 2025
The EB1 green card vs the other artist visa categories, such as the O and P visas: Eligibility Requirements, Sponsorship Requirements, Processing Time, Duration of Stay and Renewal Requirements.
Everything You Need to Know About Writing an I-485 Cover Letter
The I-485 cover letter is not integral to your green card application, however, by following the tips and guidelines outlined in this article, you can write a strong and effective cover letter that highlights any discrepancies or unique circumstances in your application. Note: Do not file if your priority date is not current!
Speed up your Green Card application in 2025
One applicant told us they were approved for their US green cards after 14 months. The pandemic and American regime changes have affected processing times. Here are a 6 ways to speed up your application.
USCIS Case Status Online Checking System – Updated 24/7 365 2025
Sign up here for access to USCIS Case Status Online Checking System here: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do All you need to provide is your USICS receipt number.
Is the O-1 visa better than a H1B?
The O-1 visa is for individuals with extraordinary abilities in certain fields, such as athletics, science, business, education, or the arts. The H-1B visa is for individuals who will be working in a specialty occupation, which typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific field. Both O-1 and H-1B visa have their own respective advantages and disadvantages.
EB1 Green Card is better than the H1B visa for you in 2025
The recent tech layoffs have upended many H1B visa holders. Many have partners and children in the USA. These tech workers are usually highly educated with specialist skills. These skilled workers are usually paid far more in the USA than their home countries. The US losing these workers lose far more than the tax they pay on their earnings – the US suffers a brain drain. These workers not wishing to return to their own countries are looking to transition to the O1 visa or the EB1 green card. We will look at the EB1 in this article.
EB1: Do I need a sponsor?
The EB1 Extraordinary Green Card is self sponsored. You may apply by yourself by filing a Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker. This green card gives you more freedom than any other visa.
It’s a First Category Green Card for Priority Workers.
Time Allowed on the O visa
The maximum time allowed on both the USA O1A and O1B visas is 3 years. The visa can then be extended for a year at a time. If you submit a Change of Sponsor it is possible to be approved for another full 3 years. At any time a concurrent O visa can be submitted, also, for the full 3 years. MORE…