What is the 60-day grace period for F-1 Students and for nonimmigrant workers in E-1/E-2/E-3, H-1B, L-1, O-1, or TN status (and their dependents)?
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What is the 60-day grace period for F-1 Students and for nonimmigrant workers in E-1/E-2/E-3, H-1B, L-1, O-1, or TN status (and their dependents)?

What is the 60-day grace period for F-1 Students and for nonimmigrant workers in E-1/E-2/E-3, H-1B, L-1, O-1, or TN status (and their dependents)? Find out more about immigration grace periods in our blog post.

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FAQ: How do I apply for a Green Card/Permanent Residence as the Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen?
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FAQ: How do I apply for a Green Card/Permanent Residence as the Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen?

In order to obtain a K-1 fiancé(e) visa, you and your fiancé(e) must intend to marry each other within 90 days of your foreign fiancé(e) entering the U.S as a K-1 nonimmigrant. After you get married within that period, you may apply for adjustment of status, the process in which your spouse (former fiancé(e)) obtains permanent residence. Find out more about this process in our FAQ.

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FAQ: How do I change my address with USCIS? What is form AR-11?

FAQ: How do I change my address with USCIS? What is form AR-11?

If you are a foreign national in the United States, generally you must report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving. This is especially important if you have a pending application. Find out how to change your address with USCIS in this FAQ.

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Success Stories: O-1B for Technical Apparel Designer from Brazil Approved at USCIS
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Success Stories: O-1B for Technical Apparel Designer from Brazil Approved at USCIS

We recently received an O-1 extraordinary ability petition approval for a Brazilian Technical Apparel Designer & Product Developer at an apparel manufacturing company in the United States. The petition was filed by another attorney and the petitioner engaged our services after receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE). Congratulations to our clients!

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Success Stories: O-1 Artist Visa Renewal Granted for Comic/Comedian at the Consulate in Guayaquil
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Success Stories: O-1 Artist Visa Renewal Granted for Comic/Comedian at the Consulate in Guayaquil

We recently received an approval for an O-1B Extraordinary Ability in the Arts renewal petition for a Comic/Comedian for the full three years. The beneficiary is an Ecuadorian national and applied for a visa at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil with a petitioning U.S. entity. Congratulations to our clients!

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Success Stories: 3-year O-1 visa renewal for Ecuadorian Actor/Comedian in film, stage and television at USCIS
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Success Stories: 3-year O-1 visa renewal for Ecuadorian Actor/Comedian in film, stage and television at USCIS

We recently received an approval for an O-1 Visa Renewal for an Ecuadorian National who is an Actor/Comedian of extraordinary ability in film, stage and television. It was approved without a request for additional evidence and granted for the full three years requested. Congratulations to our artist client and his U.S. petitioner!

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Success Stories: 3-year O-1 visa renewal for Ecuadorian Actor/Comedian at USCIS
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Success Stories: 3-year O-1 visa renewal for Ecuadorian Actor/Comedian at USCIS

We recently received an approval for an O-1 Visa Renewal for an Ecuadorian National who is a commercially-successful Comic/Comedian of extraordinary ability in stage and television. It was approved without a request for additional evidence and granted for the full three years requested. Congratulations to our artist client and his U.S. petitioner!

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Success Stories: O-1 Visa Approved for Award-Winning Actress/Comedian at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil
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Success Stories: O-1 Visa Approved for Award-Winning Actress/Comedian at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil

We recently received an approval for an O-1B Artist Visa for an Ecuadorian National who is an award-winning comic actress and comedian of extraordinary ability. The beneficiary is an Ecuadorian national and applied for a visa at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil with a petitioning U.S. entity. Congratulations to our clients!

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What are required documents for an O-1 Extraordinary Ability Petition?
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What are required documents for an O-1 Extraordinary Ability Petition?

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for an individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements. What are some required documentation for an O-1 extraordinary ability visa application?

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FAQS: Can I work for multiple employers on O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa?
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FAQS: Can I work for multiple employers on O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa?

What is the O-1 extraordinary Ability Visa?
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.

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Didn’t get picked in the Lottery? Here are 5 alternatives to the H-1B Work Visa
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Didn’t get picked in the Lottery? Here are 5 alternatives to the H-1B Work Visa

The H-1B program allows employers to hire nonimmigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations or as fashion models of distinguished merit and ability. They must meet certain requirements, such as having a bachelor’s degree and special training. There are a limited number of H-1B visas available each year, typically 65,000 (regular cap) and 20,000 (advance degree). With the tremendous demand to participate in the program, you must be chosen in an H-1B visa lottery to be eligible to apply. Find out other options if you have not been selected in the H-1B lottery in our blog post.

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Kakaiba ka ba? Mga FAQ para sa O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa</a>
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Kakaiba ka ba? Mga FAQ para sa O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa

Ang O-1 nonimmigrant visa ay para sa mga indibidwal na nagtataglay ng mga hindi pangkaraniwang kakayahan sa siyensiya/agham, sining, edukasyon, negosyo, o atletiko, o kung sino ang nagpakita ng rekord ng pambihirang tagumpay sa larangan ng pelikula o telebisyon at kinikilala sa buong bansa o internasyonal para sa mga tagumpay na iyon. Alamin kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng pagiging pambihira at kung paano ka magiging kwalipikado para sa O-1 artist visa.

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