In a significant development for highly skilled immigrants, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced major changes to the EB-1A visa category, also known as the "Extraordinary Ability" green card. These updates, effective for fiscal year 2025, aim to clarify and simplify the application process, making it more accessible to a broader range of exceptional talents.
In this video, immigration attorneys Carlos Colombo and Roshn Vazhel break down the major EB-1A policy changes announced by USCIS. These updates significantly ease the criteria for Extraordinary Ability Green Cards, potentially opening doors for more highly skilled immigrants.
🕒 Timestamps:
• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:27 Overview of EB-1A changes
• 4:09 Clarification on team awards
• 5:57 Updates on association memberships
• 8:03 Changes in media coverage requirements
• 10:15 Artistic exhibitions criterion explained
• 12:19 Impact on applicants and next steps
Key points discussed:
• Recognition of team achievements for awards criterion
• Consideration of past memberships in prestigious associations
• Simplified requirements for media coverage evidence
• Clarification on artistic exhibitions vs. other fields
• Potential impact on EB-1A applications and processing
These changes reflect USCIS's efforts to adapt to modern professional environments and clarify long-standing ambiguities in EB-1A criteria. If you're considering applying for an EB-1A visa, this video provides crucial insights to help you navigate the new guidelines.
👨⚖️ About the speakers: Carlos Colombo: Founder at Colombo & Hurd, internationally renowned Immigration Attorney; Roshn Vazhel: RFE department director at Colombo & Hurd, EB-1A specialist.
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