How USCIS Evaluates Einstein Visa Petitions Using a Two-Step Framework Key Takeaways: USCIS uses a two-step analysis from the Kazarian v. USCIS decision to evaluate every EB-1A extraordinary ability petition. Step 1 verifies whether evidence meets at least three of ten regulatory criteria. Step 2 assesses whether the individual truly
Understanding Adjustment of Status and Why a Green Card Lawyer Matters Adjustment of status is the process to apply for lawful permanent resident status (a Green Card) while physically present in the United States, rather than returning to your home country for visa processing abroad. For many immigrants pursuing permanent
Understanding the H-1B 60-Day Grace Period After Losing Your Job Losing your job while on an H-1B visa can feel overwhelming, but federal regulations provide a critical safety net. Under 8 CFR § 214.1(l)(2), H-1B workers receive a maximum 60-day grace period after employment ends to find a new employer,
If you are a U.S. citizen planning to bring your fiancé(e) to the United States on a K-1 visa, one requirement trips up more petitioners than almost any other: proving that you met your fiancé(e) face-to-face within two years before filing your petition. This requirement is not optional, and failing
If you received a marriage-based green card and your marriage was less than two years old at the time, your permanent resident status came with conditions. Form I-751 is the petition you must file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to remove those conditions and secure full, unconditional lawful
The H-1B wage-weighted lottery is a selection system that gives higher-paid workers better chances of being chosen in the annual H-1B cap registration. Under a final rule effective February 27, 2026, USCIS conducts weighted selection based on the highest Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) wage level that the beneficiary’s
