EB1A Visa

How to Get a Green Card: Every Major Pathway Explained

As a U.S. immigration lawyer, my clients often ask me how they can get a green card. The answer is that there are many possible ways to get a green card. The best option for you will depend on your particular circumstances. In this guide, I will explain most of…

EB-1 Processing Time: Everything You Need to Know

The EB1 visa is a powerful option used by professionals from around the world to get a US green card. One of the questions I get asked most frequently about the EB1 visa is: How long is the EB1 processing time? The EB1 processing time will depend on which of…

How to go From O-1 Visa to Green Card: Step-by-Step Guide

The O1 visa allows highly-skilled individuals a path to live and work in the United States for extended periods of time. However, one of the main issues with the O1 visa is that it does not lead to a green card. The O1 visa is a non-immigrant visa and so it is temporary.

From E-2 Visa to Green Card: Options Treaty Investors Can Consider

The E-2 visa never converts into a green card on its own. A treaty investor who wants permanent residence must qualify under a separate immigrant category and file a separate petition: EB-5 (immigrant investor, Form I-526 or Form I-526E), EB-2 with a National Interest Waiver (self-petitioned Form I-140), EB-1A extraordinary ability (self-petitioned Form I-140), EB-1C multinational manager or executive (Form I-140 filed by the U.S. company), employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 through labor certification, or a family-based petition such as marriage to a U.S. citizen.

Do I Qualify for an EB-1A Green Card? [Step-by-Step Guide]

As an immigration lawyer for highly skilled professionals, here are some of the questions that I get asked: Do I qualify for an EB1A green card? Will I get approved for the extraordinary ability green card? What are my chances if I apply for a green card based on my…

How to Get a Green Card Through Self Petition

As an immigration lawyer for professionals, I often hear the false belief that you need a US company to sponsor you for a green card. While this is true in many cases, there are ways to get a green card through self petition. This means that you can get a green card without a US company sponsoring you and without a US job offer.