The Immigration Problem
Emily, a young and talented performing artist from Spain, dreamed of coming to the U.S. to pursue her artistic endeavors. However, she faced a significant challenge, she had no employment offers or sponsorship in the U.S., making it difficult to obtain an artist visa. Her mother, Jennifer, an internationally recognized researcher, was equally concerned about how Emily could legally stay in the U.S. for an extended period without visa complications.
Jennifer reached out to VisaPro for guidance, hoping to find a solution that would allow Emily to live in the U.S. while continuing her own career without frequent travel disruptions.
The Result
VisaPro’s attorneys thought outside the box and crafted a strategic immigration solution: an EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Card for Jennifer. This not only enabled Jennifer to continue her groundbreaking research in the U.S. but also allowed Emily to live in the U.S. with her mom , giving her the opportunity to pursue her artistic dreams without restriction.
Inquiry Into The Background
Emily had been performing in Spain and was eager to continue her artistic career in the U.S. However, without a job offer or sponsorship, she had no clear visa pathway to do so.
Jennifer and Emily could have entered the U.S. on a B-2 Visitor Visa or through the Visa Waiver Program, but long stays and repeated entries could trigger increased scrutiny from U.S. immigration authorities. Furthermore, this would make it difficult for Jennifer to balance her highly demanding research career in Spain while frequently traveling back and forth.
Their dilemma was clear:
- Emily needed a long-term solution to live and train in the U.S.
- Jennifer wanted to continue her career without the stress of frequent travel.
VisaPro needed to find a way to legally secure Emily’s stay in the U.S. while also addressing Jennifer’s professional needs.
Analysis Of The Problem
Our initial review revealed that:
- An O-1 Artist Visa was not a viable option for Emily since it required a job offer or an engagement in the U.S., which she did not have at the time.
- Instead of focusing solely on Emily, we shifted our approach to explore visa options for Jennifer that could include her daughter as a dependent or derivative.
- Upon assessing Jennifer’s qualifications, we discovered she was a world-renowned researcher in a highly specialized and critical area of pharmaceutics and medicine, making her an excellent candidate for an O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa.
- However, Jennifer did not want to go through the hassle of a job hunt in the U.S., which is required for an O-1 visa.
This led us to an even better solution, the EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Card, which allows applicants to self-petition without a U.S. job offer.
VisaPro’s Successful Solution
With this strategy in place, VisaPro meticulously prepared Jennifer’s EB-1 petition, ensuring it met the highest standards of evidence required for approval.
1. Demonstrating Jennifer’s Extraordinary Ability
- We conducted an in-depth analysis of Jennifer’s research and presented compelling evidence of her pioneering work in the field of pharmaceutics and medicine.
- We highlighted how her work was a game-changer in her industry and provided substantial evidence of her influence in advancing scientific knowledge.
2. Proving National and International Acclaim
- Jennifer had over two dozen published journal articles, and had been cited hundreds of times by leading experts worldwide.
- We compiled detailed citation records and demonstrated the prestige of the scientific journals where her work was published.
3. Establishing Leadership and Influence
- Jennifer played a critical role in multiple world-renowned research organizations and served as a judge and evaluator of other top scientists’ work.
- We collected extensive documentation proving her leading role in professional associations and scientific panels, where she shaped the direction of research in her field.
With a thoroughly prepared case, VisaPro compiled an extensive set of supporting documents and peer recommendation letters to leave no doubt about Jennifer’s qualifications.
The Ultimate Success
VisaPro filed Jennifer’s EB-1 petition under Premium Processing, and in just 6 days, her case was approved without even a Request for Evidence (RFE), a testament to the strength and precision of our petition.
With Jennifer’s green card approval:
- Jennifer can now live and work permanently in the U.S., continuing her groundbreaking research.
- Emily can pursue her artistic career in the U.S. without immigration hurdles.
- Their immigration concerns are completely resolved, giving them stability and freedom.
Conclusion
VisaPro’s ability to think beyond conventional solutions helped Jennifer and Emily achieve their American Dream without relying on uncertain or temporary visa options.
Jennifer’s EB-1 Green Card not only allowed her to further her research in the U.S., but it also gave Emily the opportunity to build her artistic career without the constant fear of visa complications.
At VisaPro, we don’t just file petitions, we craft strategies for success. If you need an innovative and strategic immigration solution, our experienced attorneys are ready to help.
Contact VisaPro immigration attorneys today to explore your options!
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