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 denial notice from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be discouraging. After months—or sometimes years—of waiting, applicants often wonder whether their immigration journey has come to an end. In many cases, the answer is no. Although some…
Opening your mailbox and finding a Request for Evidence (RFE) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be unsettling. Many applicants immediately assume that something has gone seriously wrong or that their application is about to be denied. Fortunately,…
One of the most overlooked parts of a family-based green card application is Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. Yet, it is also one of the most common reasons applicants receive a Request for Evidence (RFE), experience significant delays, or even…
