Tips to Avoid (or Reduce the Chances of) an EB-1 RFE

Are you thinking of filing an EB-1 petition as an alien of extraordinary ability or outstanding researcher or professor? Check out our guide for reducing the chances of a request for evidence on your EB-1A or EB-1B case. Read More
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What is the National Interest Waiver Filing Process?

Are you interested in filing the EB-1 Alien of Extraordinary Ability or Outstanding Researcher/Professor, or EB-2 NIW, but not sure what the filing process is like? Check out this visual for an overview of the process! If you are looking for experien… Read More
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Visa Bulletin August 2013: Act Now - Don't Miss Your Chance!

Act Fast to Take Advantage of What May be a Narrow Window of Opportunity and Secure Your Chance for Permanent Residence! The long-awaited and much-anticipated visa bulletin for August 2013 was published today! We are happy to report that previous pre… Read More
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Transitioning from J-1 Visa to Green Card: Seven Ways to Avoid Delays and Denials

We work with many clients who are applying for a “fast-track” green card, that is applying as an alien of extraordinary ability, outstanding researcher or professor, or applying for the national interest waiver. Frequently, those clients are eith… Read More
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What Are the Requirements for the EB-1 Visa (Alien of Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Researcher or Professor) or National Interest Waiver Petition?

Are you thinking of applying for the EB-1 Alien of Extraordinary/Outstanding Researcher or Professor visa classification? Or perhaps the EB-2 National Interest Waiver? If so, you may find it helpful to have a list of the types of documentation that i… Read More
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What is the current AAO processing time?

The Administrative Appeals Office adjudicates immigration cases that have been appealed from a denial by USCIS. If an immigration filing is denied, the applicant or petitioner may sometimes have the option of appealing the decision, or of re-filing a… Read More
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Three keys to successful letters of recommendation for fast-track petitions (EB-1/NIW)!

Key # 1: Make sure you have the “right” number of letters for your petition There is no set number of letters of recommendation that is required in the regulations. The specific number used in any given case will depend in part on the qua… Read More
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Fast Track Petitions: What is the Difference?

Certain foreign nationals may qualify for a “fast-track” petition, meaning that they can skip the labor certification stage of the permanent residence process. Often, accomplished professors, researchers, and other professionals will use… Read More
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