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Talent immigration, family petitions and adjustment of status. Review the requirements, evidence, process and service scope for each category.
Talent immigration, family petitions and adjustment of status. Review the requirements, evidence, process and service scope for each category.
For STEM students in the U.S.: plan while enrolled. O-1 has no lottery and requires an employer or agent to file; NIW allows self-petitioning.
EB-1AExtraordinary AbilityFor applicants with outstanding achievements in research, engineering, arts, sports, business and other fields. Self-petition, no employer sponsorship.
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NIWNational Interest WaiverFor applicants with an advanced degree or exceptional ability; evidence is prepared around the national importance of the proposed work, and a labor certification waiver may be requested.
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O-1Extraordinary Ability VisaFor professionals and founders who want to work in the U.S. first while planning a green card. The petitioner must be a U.S. employer or agent; this is planned together during assessment.
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L-1Intracompany TransferFor executives and key technical personnel employed at Chinese companies, transferred via establishing or acquiring a U.S. affiliate.
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I-130Family PetitionCitizens may petition for spouses, children, parents and siblings; permanent residents for spouses and unmarried children. Document and interview support is available.
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I-485Adjustment of StatusFor applicants already in the U.S. with a current priority date, adjusting status to a green card without leaving the country, including medical exam, EAD and advance parole handled together.
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EB-1A is the first-preference employment-based category for applicants with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. No employer sponsorship or labor certification is needed; you self-petition with Form I-140.
NIW sits under EB-2. Applicants hold an advanced degree or exceptional ability and show that their work has substantial merit and national importance, that they are well positioned to advance it, and that waiving the labor certification benefits the U.S. (the Dhanasar test). No employer is required; you can apply on your own.
O-1 is a U.S. nonimmigrant work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, education, business or athletics (O-1A) or the arts, film and television (O-1B), granted for up to three years initially and renewable. A U.S. employer or agent must file the petition, and this is planned together during the assessment.
L-1 transfers executives and managers (L-1A) or specialized-knowledge staff (L-1B) who have worked at least one year for a related company abroad to a U.S. parent, subsidiary or branch. A new U.S. office may receive up to 1 year initially; the maximum stay is 7 years for L-1A and 5 years for L-1B. L-1A may lead to an EB-1C green card.
U.S. citizens may file Form I-130 for spouses, children, parents and siblings; permanent residents may petition for spouses and unmarried children. Only a citizen’s spouse, unmarried child under 21 and parent are immediate relatives without annual visa limits; other categories follow the Visa Bulletin. After approval, depending on the situation, one may adjust status inside the U.S. or go through consular processing abroad.
If eligible to adjust status and a visa is available, file I-485 → complete the required medical exam, biometrics and any interview → receive permanent residence upon approval. Eligible applicants may file I-130 and I-485 together.
After I-130 approval, the case goes to NVC → submit fees, DS-260 and supporting documents as visa availability permits → medical exam and consular interview → enter the U.S. with an issued immigrant visa to become a permanent resident.
Form I-485 adjusts status to permanent resident inside the U.S. when an approved or concurrently filed I-140 / I-130 is current. EAD (I-765) and advance parole (I-131) can be filed at the same time; whether one may work or re-enter after travel depends on the specific circumstances of the EAD, travel permit and prior status.
See the pricing page for DIY / VIP / SVIP list prices; third-party costs and any special scope are itemized in the quote and agreement.
A one-time major international award, or meeting at least three of the ten evidence criteria, is required; the record is then subject to a final merits review. No employer sponsorship is required, and you can self-petition.
Yes, they can run in parallel without affecting each other. We plan both at assessment, including which goes first and how evidence is reused.
O-1 is a work visa; EB-1A is a green card. You can work in the U.S. on O-1 first and file EB-1A later, reusing most of the evidence.
One year of employment at an affiliated company within the three years before the application, and a qualifying relationship (parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate) between the U.S. and foreign entities.
U.S. citizens can petition for spouses, children, parents and siblings; green-card holders for spouses and unmarried children.
Once your priority date is current and you are in the U.S. after a lawful entry; EAD and advance parole can be filed at the same time.
No. EB-1A / NIW online assessments are free and produce a preliminary report after submission; you can consult a planner about other categories at no charge. You decide whether to sign.
Continue based on your current stage:Pre-departure preparation for an immigrant visa · Social Security number · Employment eligibility verification · Children's school enrollment
