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Understanding the New Evidentiary Requirements for O-1 Nonimmigrants

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy guidance for O-1 nonimmigrant visa applicants, clarifying the evidentiary requirements and adding new examples for individuals in critical and emerging technologies. Effective immediately, these updates aim to modernize pathways for experts in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), aligning with the...

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USCIS Updates O-1 Visa Guidance: What Experts in Emerging Technologies Need to Know

On Jan. 8, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued guidance in the Policy Manual, Vol. 2, Part M, to clarify how USCIS evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1 nonimmigrant visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement, including adding examples of evidence for individuals...

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Navigating the O-1 and O-2 Visas: A Path for Extraordinary Talent

If you are a top performer in the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics, the United States offers unique opportunities for you to share your talents. The O-1 and O-2 visas are tailored for individuals with exceptional abilities and achievements. In this blog, we’ll guide you through what these visas are, who...

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New USCIS Premium Processing Fees Now in Effect: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2024 Adjustments

As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new inflation-adjusted premium processing fees take effect today, increasing the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing. USCIS published a final rule announcing the change on Dec. 28, 2023.

The USCIS Stabilization Act established the current premium processing fees and...

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USCIS Implements Decision Vacating Public Charge Final Rule

As of November 12, 2021, USCIS considers E-1, E-2, E-3 and L-2 dependent spouses employment authorized incident to status.

To obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD or Form I-766) evidencing both identity and employment authorization, such dependent spouses may file an Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765).

E and L dependent spouses are issued an Arrival-Departure...
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