Visa
This The However, if the applicant has not received such an award, they may still apply if they meet
at least three
of the following criteria:Evidence of receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
- in the field.Evidence of membership
- in associations in the field that require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by recognized experts in the field.Evidence of authorship of scholarly articles
- in the field, in professional journals, or other major media.Evidence of published material
- in professional or major trade publications or major media about applicant’s work.Evidence of participation on a panel, or individually, as the judge of the work of others
- in the field.Evidence of employment in a critical or essential capacity
- for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation.Evidence of commanding a high salary
- or other compensation for services in relation to others in the field.Evidence of original contributions of major significance
- in the field (scientific, scholarly, or business-related).Or any comparable
- evidence to support the beneficiary’s eligibility, if the above criteria are not readily applicable to the occupation. “Sophia’s” O-1A JourneyIn our client’s case, “Sophia” was a Marketing Development professional with over 13 years of experience, creating innovative campaigns for well-known businesses throughout the world.
In support of her O-1A visa, “Sophia,” provided ample evidence to meet more than three of the criteria, including evidence of her leading roles as a marketing professional throughout her career, memberships in prestigious organizations, judging positions in her profession, evidence of high compensation as a marketing professional, recognition in the major media, authorship of scholarly articles, and the exhibition of her work.
While “Sophia’s” immigration journey seemed to go smoothly at first, she ran into some challenges which prompted her to seek representation from our law office. Evidence This marked a significant achievement for “Sophia’s” career, as it allowed her to work and lend her marketing expertise to various high-profile projects in the United States.
During the time that she was still in O-1A status, “Sophia” also applied for permanent residency by submitting an EB-1A petition and Adjustment of Status (AOS) application. The EB-1A, is an “extraordinary ability” green card, for individuals with sustained national or international acclaim in their fields.
As part of her green card application, “Sophia” received a Travel Document known as Advance Parole, which she later used to travel to her home country at the end of 2023.
A Complicated Return to the U.S.
“Sophia’s” journey took a challenging turn when she departed the United States to attend her O-1A visa interview at a U.S. consulate overseas, for the purpose of receiving her visa stamp in her passport. Much to her dismay, her visa was denied.
Acting on the advice of her previous legal counsel, she returned to the United States using her Advance Parole document, a temporary measure to re-enter the U.S. while her EB-1A and adjustment of status applications were still under review by USCIS.
Unfortunately, her EB-1A petition was denied after responding to a lengthy Request for Evidence (RFE). This Her After After Premium ” The approval reinstated her status retroactively to cover the requested period, providing her with a renewed three-year O-1A extension.
Meeting O-1A Visa Criteria
The success of “Sophia’s” extension was a result of meeting several key O-1A visa criteria, including:
Leading Role:
Demonstrating leadership in significant marketing development projects.
Memberships:
Proving her membership in distinguished professional organizations.
Judging:
Providing evidence of her participation as a judge in industry competitions.
High Salary:
Showing that her earnings are at a level commensurate with her extraordinary skills.
Major Media Articles:
- Citing articles that recognized her work in major media outlets.Authorship:
- Offering proof of her own published work in marketing and business development.Exhibitions:
- Presenting comparable evidence of her work’s impact and presence in exhibitions.The Path Forward: A New EB-1A Application
- Now that “Sophia” is back in valid status under the O-1A classification, her sights are once again set on pursuing permanent residency through a new EB-1A application. Her With her O-1A visa secured for three additional years, “Sophia” is well on her way to continuing her impactful work while taking strides toward achieving permanent residency in the United States.Conclusion
- At our office, cases like these fuel our passion for immigration law. We We’re driven to build the strongest possible cases, collaborating closely with each client to address both the strengths and challenges, ensuring every criterion is meticulously demonstrated.“Sophia’s” journey is proof that you should never give up on your dream of securing permanent residence in the U.S. The Reach Reach out to us today–we’d be delighted to discuss your options!
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