If you are not yet at a high level in your career, then proving your EB1 Green Card application may be difficult and you may decide to concentrate on the O-1 visa. It is still very possible that you may be approved. MORE…
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Attorney said I do not qualify! 5 Reasons
An attorney may convince you that your extraordinary ability case EB1 or O1 visa is not strong enough, even after you have provided all the evidence to the contrary. Here are the main reasons we have found why they have said this –
Attorney Guide – Extraordinary Visa Specific
If you are self petitioning and don’t feel confident in your abilities in arguing your own case, of course, hire an experienced attorney. There is a lot of work involved in the application, most of which you have to do on your own anyway.
How long does it take to get an EB-1 Green Card? (It Varies)
Processing times can vary for the extraordinary EB-1 Green Card and the NIW.
There are many reasons for this; the most common being mistakes made by applicants.
Your role is to ensure you have every t crossed and i dotted. Double check forms, check your signatures, check that your copy of the medical form is complete etc [Rejection reasons]
How long does it take to get an O-1 US Visa? (It Varies)
Processing Times can vary. Here’s a quick way to find out exactly how long it will take for your O visa application to be processed.
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.
USA Artist Visa Costs (2024)
O-1 – Temporary Artist Visa
Here are the costs broken down:
USCIS Form I-129: $460
Union Consultation Letter approx $250 – $500
US Embassy Consular Processing $190 +
Print & Postage $150
Total = $1,050 – $1,300 approx
Premium Processing: $2,500* (not necessary)
Attorney Fee: $8,000 approx
Visa Communities
We found these particular websites fantastic for O1A visa, O1B visa, NIW and EB1 Green Card advice.
Reddit
Trackitt
ImmiHelp
Immigration.com
AM22Tech
Best Practices: first search for what you need to know before you post your own question.
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…
How can an artist immigrate to the US? (Easier Than You Might Think)
There are several paths to working in the USA in your specialist field – we have selected the pertinent ones out of the potential 22 visa types below. We have not included the possible student visas as we are concerned that if you are already an ‘expert in your field’ the USCIS might question why are you on a student visa. We ask that you consider that on your visa journey.