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For many years, USCIS has adjudicated EB 1A petitions using what it calls a “two-step” process. Under this approach, USCIS first determines whether the petitioner submitted evidence that satisfies at...

If you’re a highly skilled professional working in the U.S.—in software, AI, semiconductors, energy, data, or advanced engineering—you may feel like you’ve done everything right and yet your future still...

As 2025 came to a close, immigration uncertainty did not slow down, it intensified. In a year-end YouTube live session, immigration attorney Sharif Silmi addressed what many highly skilled professionals...

One of the most common misconceptions I encounter in EB-1A cases is the belief that a beneficiary must have worked alone, or exercised formal managerial authority, to qualify under the...

USCIS does not approve EB-1A cases based on the number of testimonial letters submitted. Instead, adjudicators evaluate whether those letters demonstrate independent recognition, legal relevance, and alignment with the EB-1A...

What Indian professionals in the U.S. need to know about fake credentials, profile-building scams, and how to build a winning EB1A case with real substance. A major controversy is unfolding...

In our latest YouTube Live discussion, Managing Attorney Sharif Silmi broke down the state of Green Card holders and explained why naturalization should be your next strategic move. If you...

Almost every single day for nearly a decade, I’ve received the same question from clients and prospective clients alike: “Does my salary meet the EB1A criteria?” At first glance, this might...