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 –
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Information pertaining to various green card categories.
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 is EB-1 Green Card valid?
Once you have the physical green card it can be easily renewed every 10 years. With this type of green card you can become a citizen within 5 years.
Your green card will be mailed to your US address.
Your green card is forever as long as you:
don’t commit a crime worthy of deportation
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28 Reasons why O-1 Visa and EB-1 Green Cards are rejected or denied
These are the main reasons that Artist Visa and Green Cards are rejected or denied: 1. Incorrect interpretations of the USCIS criteria 2. Combining criteria arguments on the petition letter 3. Petition letter does not match the evidence 4. Fraudulent evidence
5. Missing evidence…
How to write your EB1 Petition/Cover Letter
Known as a cover letter or petition letter it is the backbone of your application, used to compile your evidence and present a complete and compelling image of your extraordinary career. Here’s how to format it correctly – 1. Short Top Sheet 2. Memorandum in Support of a Petition
How do you get a US Extraordinary Green Card?
We each got our EB-1 Green Card in different fields; arts, science, athletics, business – the basic process was the exact same. It is a formula and a process. As this Green Card is for ‘Aliens of Extraordinary Ability’ a First Employment-Based Preference (EB-1A or EB1-EA) American visa it is a self sponsored visa meaning you don’t need a company or person or labor certificate to support you.
ARTIST EB1 and O1 visa Recommendation Letter
All recommendation letters should: 1. be written on headed paper 2. be dated 3. contain a greeting such as ‘Dear USCIS’ or ‘Dear Examiner’ 4. have a brief introduction of the letter writers accolades 5. tell how the writer knows the artist 6. *detail how the artist is extraordinary 7. most importantly be signed be accompanied with a bio of the referee or proof of the notability of the organization
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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O1 US Artist Visa WARNING – ACTORS ONLY!
Actors need to be aware of the issues with the O visa. No other occupation is having these problems. US Film Studios; ABC, Sony, NBC Universal etc. do not accept the O visa. If you can go straight for the EB-1 Green Card, it might be…