Immigration news and expert analysis

Preparing for Your Affirmative Asylum Interview: What to Bring, What to Expect, and What Happens If You Miss It

What to bring, what to expect, and what happens if you miss your affirmative asylum interview — a step-by-step preparation guide.

Premium Processing for EB-1A: When the Extra Fee Earns Its Keep

When paying for EB-1A premium processing is worth it, what it does and doesn't speed up, and how it fits into your overall filing strategy.

Physician Immigration to the United States: PERM Labor Certification and the Physician National Interest Waiver

How physicians can pursue a green card through PERM labor certification or the Physician National Interest Waiver, and how the two paths compare.

The P-3 Visa: Culturally Unique Artist or Entertainer

How artists and entertainers in a culturally unique program can qualify for the P-3 visa, including the petition requirements and supporting evidence.

OPT and CPT for F-1 Students: Practical Training Options, Rules, and the STEM Extension

A practical guide to Optional and Curricular Practical Training for F-1 students, including the rules, timing, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension.

O Nonimmigrant Classifications: Questions and Answers on Agents, Contracts, and Itineraries

Plain-language answers to common questions about agents, contracts, and itineraries in O nonimmigrant petitions — how they work and what USCIS expects.

The O-1 Visa: Extraordinary Ability and Achievement in Science, Arts, Business, and Athletics

A full guide to the O-1 visa for people at the top of their field—O-1A, O-1B, O-2, and O-3, plus the consultation requirement, evidence criteria, agents, and period of stay.

O-1 Visa Eligibility and Requirements

A complete guide to O-1 visa eligibility—the O-1A and O-1B evidentiary criteria, the January 2025 policy update, premium processing, and the path to EB-1A.

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

How O-1 visa holders can transition to permanent residence through the EB-1A green card—what overlaps, what's different, and the four steps to make the move.

What Are the O-1 and P-1 Visa Options for Athletes and Coaches Who Want to Compete in the United States?

The visa options for athletes and coaches who want to compete in the U.S.—O-1A extraordinary ability, the four P-1 subcategories, and B-1 visitor exceptions.