Recommendation letters often play an important role in EB-1A Extraordinary Ability petitions. However, many applicants misunderstand their purpose. Some believe obtaining numerous letters automatically strengthens a petition. Others focus primarily on finding well-known individuals to sign letters. In reality, USCIS…
Among the ten regulatory criteria used to evaluate an EB-1A Extraordinary Ability petition, few generate more questions than Original Contributions of Major Significance. Applicants often assume that obtaining a patent, developing a new product, publishing research, or inventing a new…
In our previous article, we discussed the first five regulatory criteria used by USCIS when evaluating an EB-1A Extraordinary Ability petition. In this article, we examine the remaining five criteria and discuss the types of evidence that applicants commonly submit…
In our previous article, we discussed the three-step framework USCIS uses to evaluate an EB-1A petition. One of those steps requires applicants to demonstrate that they satisfy at least three of the regulatory criteria unless they have received a qualifying…
In our first article, we explained what the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Green Card is and discussed some of the common misconceptions surrounding this immigration category. The next question most prospective applicants ask is: “How does USCIS decide whether I qualify?”…
Many visitors to the United States find themselves needing additional time beyond the period originally granted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). A family emergency may arise, medical treatment may take longer than expected, or unforeseen events may require…
The EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Green Card is one of the most prestigious employment-based immigration categories in U.S. immigration law. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people believe the EB-1A category is reserved exclusively for Nobel Prize winners,…
Many visitors to the United States find themselves needing additional time beyond the period originally granted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). A family emergency may arise, medical treatment may take longer than expected, or unforeseen events may require…
Receiving a lawsuit can be overwhelming. Some people believe the lawsuit has no merit and assume it will simply go away. Others feel intimidated by the legal process and postpone dealing with it until a later date. Unfortunately, ignoring a…
If you have been sued in California—or are considering filing a lawsuit—you may hear your attorney mention a demurrer. Although the term sounds technical, a demurrer serves a relatively straightforward purpose: it asks the court to determine whether the complaint,…
