This new guidance offers an opportunity to showcase your achievements in a way that aligns more closely with USCIS’s clarified expectations. By preparing your application with these updates in mind, you’re setting the stage for a compelling case that highlights your extraordinary ability and potential contributions to the U.S.
Team Awards Now Recognized
Past Memberships Count
Published Material Requirement Simplified
“Exhibition” Limited to Artistic Fields
Author: Mei
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).
The USA Selective Service System
Not registering for the Selective Service system in the U.S. when applying for a visa can have dire consequences. Read here to learn everything you need to know!
How to Dress for the Citizenship Interview
Need to know what to wear to your citizenship interview? Most will tell you to wear business casual – consider being true to who you are.
What is Biometrics Screening?
Want to know more about Biometrics Screening? Use this guide to learn everything you need to know about how Biometrics Screenings work!
How to Use the USCIS “Find a Doctor” Feature
Need to know more about USCIS’ Find a Doctor feature? Find a USCIS approved doctor near you – this is what you need to know before you go! Results are valid for 2 years so wait until close to your filing date.
The Best Ways to Contact USCIS: A Quick Reference Guide
The USCIS Contact Center has many online tools to remove reliance on telephonic live assistance. Because of resource constraints and over 16.8 million cases annually annually it is impossible to offer assistance to every visa applicant. Use the online tools as much as possible.
National Interest Waiver Wait Time Code
Here’s a USCIS NIW Wait Time Estimator. It’s a great piece of code by Happy-Fish-01
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…