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  • Employment-based Green Cards

    EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability Petitions

    The EB-1A immigrant visa category is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. Eligibility requires evidence of sustained national or international acclaim and recognition at the very top of the field of endeavor. Petitioners must satisfy specific regulatory criteria and, at final review, demonstrate that their achievements place them among the small percentage who have risen to the top of their field. Neither labor certification nor employer sponsorship are required.

    EB-1B: Outstanding Researcher or Professor Petitions

    The EB-1B category is available to professors and researchers who are internationally recognized as outstanding in a particular academic field. Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of experience in teaching or research and must be offered a qualifying permanent position by a U.S. employer, such as a university or a private employer with an established research program. The petition must establish international recognition through specified evidentiary criteria. Labor certification is not required, but employer sponsorship is mandatory.

    EB-1C: Multinational Executive or Manager Petitions

    The EB-1C category applies to multinational executives and managers who have been employed abroad for at least one year in the three years preceding the petition and are being transferred to a U.S. entity in an executive or managerial capacity. The U.S. and foreign entities must have a qualifying corporate relationship, and the U.S. position must be executive or managerial in nature. Labor certification is not required, but employer sponsorship is mandatory.

    EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions

    The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a U.S. immigration visa category designed for individuals with exceptional ability or advanced degrees who can demonstrate that their work benefits the national interest of the United States. Unlike traditional EB-2 petitions, the NIW waives the requirement for a job offer and labor certification, allowing applicants to self-petition. This makes it an ideal option for professionals in fields such as science, technology, health, and education seeking permanent residency based on their significant contributions to the country.

    For common questions about EB-1A and EB-2 NIW eligibility, please see the FAQs.

  • Employer-sponsored Visas

    O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas

    The O-1 visa is a nonimmigrant classification for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability or achievement in their field. It is divided into two subcategories: O-1A, for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics, and O-1B, for individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry.

    Eligibility is established by meeting defined regulatory criteria. For O-1A petitions, this typically involves evidence such as major awards, membership in distinguished associations, published material about the beneficiary, original contributions of significance, authorship of scholarly or professional publications, judging the work of others, or leading or critical roles for organizations with a distinguished reputation. O-1B petitions rely on a parallel but distinct set of criteria tailored to the arts and entertainment industries.

    The O-1 visa authorizes temporary employment in the United States for a specific employer, project, or event, and may be filed by a U.S. employer or by a U.S. agent acting on behalf of multiple employers or engagements. This flexibility makes the O-1 a strategic option for highly accomplished professionals whose work spans multiple projects or clients in the United States.

    H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas

    The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or higher.

    Most H-1B petitions are subject to an annual numerical cap and a randomized selection process due to high demand. As a result, filings must be carefully structured to meet regulatory requirements related to the offered position, prevailing wage, and the employer–employee relationship. Certain employers, including institutions of higher education, affiliated nonprofit entities, and qualifying research organizations, may be cap-exempt and able to file H-1B petitions at any time.

    In addition, the H-1B visa can be used in self-employment or owner-beneficiary scenarios, provided the petitioning entity can demonstrate a valid employer–employee relationship, including the ability to supervise, direct, and control the beneficiary’s work.

    L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visas

    The L-1 visa enables multinational companies to transfer qualified employees from a foreign office to a related U.S. entity. It is available to executives and managers (L-1A) and to employees with specialized knowledge of the company’s products, processes, or operations (L-1B). The L-1 classification allows organizations to expand or strengthen their U.S. presence while preserving continuity of leadership, institutional knowledge, and operational expertise across borders.

    The L-1 category also supports new office petitions, which permit a foreign company to establish a new U.S. operation and transfer a qualifying executive, manager, or specialized knowledge employee to launch and develop the business. New office L-1 filings require additional evidence regarding the U.S. entity’s business plan, physical premises, and ability to support the proposed position, but they can be a strategic entry point for companies entering the U.S. market.

  • Responses to Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny

    Yeh Immigration Law provides comprehensive support during the Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) stage, even if we did not file the initial petition. We will carefully review each RFE or NOID, identify the key issues, and craft a strategic response to address USCIS concerns effectively. We are ready to step in and provide expert legal guidance when it matters most.