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The O-1 Visa provides an immigration option to foreign national artists, musicians, & entertainers who have “distinction” within their discipline. So, what does distinction mean? Distinction is defined as “a high level of achievement in the field of arts evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered to the extent … Continue reading “Demonstrating Distinction for O-1 Visa Artists, Musicians and Entertainers” Now that the H-1B Visa cap has been met, potential employees and employers must find another means of obtaining work authorization. The following is a list of potential options, however it is not exhaustive. If you are in need of an alternative immigration visa, please contact an immigration lawyer to discuss your options further. Option … Late last year, the USCIS introduced a new I-129 form for employers who seek to hire noncitizen workers. Among the changes in the form was a required certification that employers were required to make concerning compliance with the U.S. export control laws. Soon after announcing the new export control certification, the immigration agency yielded to … Continue reading “Immigration Form I-129 Now Requires Answer To Export Control Question” The USCIS has delayed its implementation of section 6 of the new I-129 immigration form for temporary workers in the United States. The new form version was made mandatory for any petition submitted after December 23, 2010. However, due to concerns about the ability of companies to set up internal controls for answering the questions … Continue reading “USCIS Delays Implementation of Export Control Questions on I-129” As of today, all nonimmigrant workers who must file the I-129 form must use the new version of the form. This new form is different than previous forms in that it asks additional questions of applicants and the petitioning company or entity. One set of additional questions concerns whether the petitioner will comply with export … Continue reading “New I-129 Form In Use For Nonimmigrant Workers” The USCIS has announced that it will release a new I-129 form on November 23, 2010. The new form will go into effect the same day that the USCIS plans to raise its application fees. The I-129 form is used by multiple types of nonimmigrant workers, including H-1B workers, L-1 workers, and O-1 nonimmigrants. … Continue reading “USCIS to Release New I-129 Form For Nonimmigrant Workers” Hollywood is getting annoyed with USCIS. In the last few years, the entertainment industry has noticed increasingly harsh standards being applied to its employees who are seeking to obtain O-1 visas and P visas. The annoyance has reached such a level that the Director of USCIS has agreed to look into the adjudication of these … Continue reading “Hollywood Seeks Consistency From USCIS on O Visas” The USCIS has recently announced that there are new guidelines and procedures for agents and sponsors of the O and P visa. The O-1 visa allows for foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities in the arts, sciences, arts, business, athletics or in the motion picture and television industry to enter and work in the United States. … Continue reading “New USCIS Memo on O and P Visa Requirements” |
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