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19 Mar 2025

Does My Salary Meet EB1A Criteria? Here’s the Real Answer.

Navigating the complexities of the EB1A petition process requires a strategic approach and an in-depth understanding of the criteria involved. One of the most critical elements in this process is articulating the "field for which classification is sought." This aspect...
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May 28, 2024

Understanding the Field for Which Classification is Sought: The Keystone for EB1A Petitions

Navigating the complexities of the EB1A petition process requires a strategic approach and an in-depth understanding of the criteria involved. One of the most critical elements in this process is...

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May 23, 2024

What Happens After Being Laid Off on an H-1B Visa?

If you've recently been laid off while on an H-1B visa, it is totally understandable to feel stressed. But instead of letting that overwhelm you, it's time to explore your...

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May 10, 2024

Additional USCIS Fees for Self-Petition Applicants in National Interest Waiver and EB1A Categories: Asylum Program Fees

If you are an employer looking to hire foreign employees, it is important to keep track of USCIS fee updates. These updates are made to align with the costs of...

April 6, 2023

Understanding the Criteria for EB1A and NIW Self-Petitions

If you're an individual with exceptional abilities or your work is in the national interest, you may be eligible for an EB1A or NIW self-petition for a U.S. green card....

Adjustment of Status: Requirements of form I944
October 16, 2022

Adjustment of Status: Requirements of form I944

Form I-944 is a relatively new form used by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to determine whether an applicant is inadmissible based on the public charge ground. The Form...

Most Common Misconceptions about the EB1A Visa
October 7, 2022

Most Common Misconceptions about the EB1A Visa

There are three classifications in the first category of employment-based immigration to the United States. (1) EB1A, for individuals of extraordinary ability, is what this article will focus on. (2)...

Silmi Law Marriage Green Card vs. Fiancé(e) Visa Blog Post
March 10, 2022

Marriage Green Card vs. Fiancé(e) Visa

Are you a US citizen who recently married a foreign citizen? Well, congratulations, but now you must think of the various ways you can bring them to the US. Typically,...

Marriage Green Card vs. Fiancé(e) Visa
February 1, 2022

Expand Your Horizons this Year via the E-2 Investor Visa

Among their excellent qualities, Chinese people are well-known for are being business savvy and practical in money matters. In their daily lives, and especially in their business practices, they continue...

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