HOW YOUR TALENT CAN GET YOU A GREEN CARD

A Green Card seems to be one of the most desired things, that almost every foreigner wants to get. However, only a few know you can get one not only by winning a lottery but also through an American visa! In this article, we’ll talk about visa options for extremely talented people and how exactly one can get a Green Card.

Shamayev Business Law is an immigration company with a 10-year of experience in American jurisprudence. We are highly specialized in business, investor and talent visas to the U.S. At this point, we’ve already helped 1500+ people to get their cases approved, and we know exactly how to present your talent to an immigration officer in the most compelling way.

We manage to get a Green Card to clients with the most uncommon and unique occupations in such fields as the beauty industry, hypnotherapy, blogging, etc.

Talent visas are meant for people of extraordinary abilities in one or another professional field. Are you an experienced and successful entrepreneur or an honored artist, an award-winning athlete or a renowned gamer? Then talent visas are exactly what will help you immigrate to the U.S.

As for the benefits of living and working in the United States and why moving there, the answer is — for a better life and a higher salary, as well as limitless opportunities when it comes to reaching your full potential. The United States is a country, where you can bring your career to heights you’ve never dreamt of.

In previous articles, we talked about immigration statuses in the U.S., where we explained the idea behind immigrant and?non-immigrant?visas. If you want to know what are those, we recommend you read them. Not only it will help you distinguish one visa category from another, but also help you understand the U.S. immigration system better.

Talent visas can be divided into 2 main categories

Immigrant talent visas

EB-1A VISA

Green Card visa for people of extraordinary abilities and outstanding specialists in the arts, sciences, business, education, or athletics.

??You have sustained national or international acclaim

??Opportunity to get an American citizenship

EB-2NIW VISA

Non-immigrant talent visas

O-1 VISA

Non-immigrant visa for people of extraordinary abilities in the arts, sciences, business, education, or athletics or individuals who possess extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry.

??Short-term work visa

??Requires a job offer from a U.S. Employer

??Issued for up to a maximum of three years with unlimited extensions

??Possibility to transfer to a Green Card status

If you want to learn more about these visas you can find a detailed explanation of each of them on my?YouTube channel. Go check it out.

In this article, we want to take a closer look at the EB-1A Green Card visa. Why is it called a Green Card visa? Well, because by getting this visa you also receive a Green Card, which gives you a lawful permanent resident status in the U.S.

As we already mentioned before, the EB-1A immigration visa is for people of extraordinary abilities and outstanding specialists in the arts, sciences, business, education, or athletics. In order to be able to apply for this visa you have to satisfy at least 3 out of 10 requirements. Of course the more visa criteria you satisfy the stronger and more compelling your case gets, giving you a higher chance of getting approved by an immigration officer.

So what are the EB-1A criteria?

All immigration visas are pretty demanding when it comes to the criteria the applicant has to satisfy in order to get approved. The EB-1A visa is no exception for that matter. With EB-1A you have to either prove you’ve sustained international acclaim, meaning you’ve won awards or prizes for excellence on an international level and your achievements have been recognized in your field internationally. This is called a one-time achievement. In case you can present evidence of this kind, you already can get an EB-1A visa alongside a Green Card. But don’t panic if you don’t have one. In this case, you have to meet at least 3 out of the 10 criteria described below.

?? You have some other international or national achievements for excellence (of lower merit)

?? You are a member of an association in your professional field which demand outstanding achievements of their members

?? You can provide evidence of articles and published materials about you in professional or major publications or other major media

?? You were asked to judge the work of others in some kind of competition

?? You can provide evidence of your contribution of major significance to the field

?? You have written articles or conducted studies, that were published in major publications or media

?? You took part in an artistic exhibition or showcase

?? You can provide evidence of your leading or critical role in distinguished organizations

?? You have a higher salary compared to others in your field

?? You can provide evidence of your commercial success

Benefits of an EB-1A visa

?? You can work and live in the U.S. while your petition is pending

?? You can travel outside the U.S. while USCIS is reviewing your petition, something that other visas can’t offer

?? You can speed up the review process to 15 days for an additional cost

?? This visa doesn’t require an American employer

?? This immigration program doesn’t require investment on your part

?? Your Family, meaning your spouse and your children under 21, can move to the U.S. with you. They will also get a Green Card

How long does it take to get an EB-1A visa?

The process of preparing, filing the documents and putting your case together usually takes about 6 months. After we file your case, the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) generally reviews your case for another 6–8 months. However, you can speed up this process to 15 days for an additional cost.

Still can’t decide which visa to choose? Don’t worry, we’ll help you determine which immigration program is best for you. Just?fill in this form?and get your free evaluation of your situation within 48 hours. Our licensed lawyer will assess your data and prepare a custom-tailored analysis, determining which visa program fits you best!

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