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.
Tag: EB1
Information pertaining to the EB1 Extraordinary Green Card.
EB1 Green Card is better than the H1B visa for you in 2024
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.
How to get your Career Visa Ready
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…
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]
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.
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…