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What U.S. Visa and Entry Requirements Apply to International Fans Attending the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Updated June 2026 ~11 min read Reviewed by Immigration Counsel

O-1 Visa to EB-1 Green Card: How to Make the Transition

If you hold an O-1 visa, you have already passed a significant hurdle — USCIS found that your achievements reflect extraordinary ability. Transitioning that nonimmigrant status into permanent residence through the EB-1A green card is a logical progression for many O-1 holders. But the transition is

STEM Employment Pathways: Temporary and Permanent Options at a Glance

A side-by-side look at the temporary and permanent U.S. immigration pathways for STEM professionals, from F-1 OPT and H-1B to EB-1A and EB-2 NIW.

How Can Special Immigrant Juveniles Adjust to Lawful Permanent Residence?

How special immigrant juveniles (SIJ) qualify to adjust to lawful permanent residence, including eligibility, bars, waivers, and the application process.

Who Is Eligible for Section 204(l) Relief for Surviving Relatives After a Petitioner or Principal Dies?

How surviving beneficiaries can keep an immigrant petition alive under Section 204(l) after a petitioner or principal dies — eligibility, residence, and how to request relief.

What Is an RFE in EB-1A and Why Do You Get One?

What a Request for Evidence on an EB-1A petition really means, the five most common triggers, and a step-by-step strategy for responding successfully.

How to Report Labor Abuses Against Foreign Workers in the United States

Where and how foreign workers can report wage theft, discrimination, fraud, and trafficking — with the federal agencies and hotlines that enforce their rights.

Who Can Renew A, G, and NATO Visas in the United States — and How?

Who can renew A, G, and NATO visas inside the United States, the eligibility rules, and how the renewal process works.

Removal of Conditions on Permanent Residence: The I-751 Guide

A step-by-step guide to filing Form I-751 to remove conditions on a marriage-based green card, including joint filing and waiver options.

The R-1 Visa: Nonimmigrant Religious Workers in the United States

Eligibility, employer requirements, and the filing process for the R-1 nonimmigrant visa for religious workers coming to the United States.