This week, we have received an Oustanding Researcher approval in one day. I hope and wish we could see more of this lacrity in USCIS adjudications. Details of the case are here:
http://www.immigration.com/sample-ca...proved-one-day
Q. Now that I received my GC through employment, does my employer need to change my position to the one filed in the Labor Certification?
Under the various employment based categories, Category I based permanent residency is the most difficult to obtain. Initially, the foreign national must determine if he/she is eligible for lawful permanent residency according to the USCIS guidelines.
An applicant filing an EB1 alien of extraordinary ability application may self-petition, but an applicant filing under outstanding researcher and/or professor and multinational manager must have a sponsoring employer.
This morning, I was working on explaining to a client (whom I respect greatly), one of the foremost musicians from India, how EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) category applies to musicians and performers. As I was sending him the basic information on EB1 category, I thought I will share the general criteria with all of you. This information is for EA, generally and applies to all fields - not just music. See attached.
Regards to all. Rajiv.
Published by The Times of India - 05, November 2026
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/immigration-after-the-midterms-a-new-congress-but-who-holds-the-power/articleshow/135568574.cms
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to ensure EB-5 fees fully recover the cost of operating the program, meet statutory processing time goals, and support integrity measures such as audits and site visits. Congress created the EB-5 program in 1990 to promote U.S. economic growth through job creation and capital investment by immigrant investors. By investing in the U.S. and creating American jobs, aliens can become eligible for lawful permanent residence (also known as a Green Card). |
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
Does section 245(k) protect me if I apply for EB-5 while out of status?
Section 245(k) allows up to 180 days out of status for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, but may not apply to other situations. Even one day out of status can cause ineligibility. Avoid withdrawing pending applications as it may raise red flags.
Published by: The Times of India - May 23, 2026
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/uscis-memo-requiring-consu…
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Published by: The Economic Times - May, 08, 2026
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/us-visa-paying-extra-has-become-the-only-way-forward-for-many-h-1b-f-1-opt-l-1-applicants/articleshow/130950024.cms
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