As the possibility of a Trump 2.0 administration looms, speculation surrounds the significant shifts in immigration policies that may reshape the U.S. immigration landscape. Building upon the policies of his first term, a renewed Trump administration could emphasize stricter enforcement, heightened scrutiny, and reduced immigration levels. Below, we explore potential key changes...
Category: EB-1
Understanding the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Visa and USCIS’s New Updates
The EB-1A visa, part of the Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) category, offers a path to U.S. permanent residency for individuals with extraordinary abilities. This visa category targets top talent in science, arts, education, business, and athletics. One of its key advantages is that applicants can self-petition, meaning no job offer is required from a U.S. employer.
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa Eligibility
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in our Policy Manual to further clarify the types of evidence that we may evaluate to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications.
This policy guidance:
Confirms that we consider a...Navigating Self-Sponsorship for Green Cards: A Comprehensive Guide
At NPZ Law Group, our immigration attorneys frequently receive questions about whether an employer is necessary to pursue a green card. In this blog post, we'll explore the various options available for individuals looking to self-sponsor their green card applications, particularly in the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications.
Self-Sponsorship...