QUESTION
Are there pathways to a green card from an O1-B Visa type if the employer refuses to sponsor?
Asked on Apr 19th, 2016 on Immigration - Georgia
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Besides marrying a US Citizen, is it possible to obtain a Green Card while on an O1-B, and what types of criteria would I have to meet to be eligible? What level of difficulty can I expect if I attempt to self-petition? If this information is helpful: I am an Artist in the entertainment industry and my role is much in demand as it seems to be one of those 'hard to fill' positions.
1 ANSWER
A foreign national with extraordinary abilities in the arts, demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim, may be eligible to file a self-sponsored petition in the EB1 Extraordinary Ability visa category. As might be expected, that is a challenging visa category to satisfy, and there really is no substitute for consulting with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information about your achievements in the entertainment industry, including awards and honors received, material published by others about you, commercial success in the performing arts, etc., would be able to advise you about eligibilities, options and strategies to achieve your goals.
Answered on May 19th, 2016 at 7:01 PM