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H-1B petition approval in 3 weeks

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My client is a global marketing and branding company and filed a H-1B petition for a position of an Interior Designer.  The H-1B registration was selected in the H-1B lottery.  The Client was very cooperative and provided all documents necessary to show to the USCIS satisfaction that the Interior Designer is a specialty occupation according to the regulations.  In this case, the Petitioner (Client) normally requires a degree or its equivalent for the position and a baccalaureate or higher degree or its equivalent is normally the minimum requirement for entry into the position of the Interior Designer.   The position of the Interior Designer is also so complex that it can be performed only by an individual with a degree.

The client provided documents related to the position and showing that the Beneficiary (Employee) meets the requirements for the position.   The Beneficiary has a Master of Interior Architecture and has been working for the Client as a junior Interior Designer on her OPT.   My client was very happy to receive the approval just in 3 weeks, especially for entry level position.  Congratulations!

Please note that this case study does not constitute a legal advice.  We simplified the law in order to outline the H-1B process.  If you would like to discuss if you may qualify for H-1B status, call our experienced H-1B visa attorney at 480-425-2009 or contact an experienced H-1B attorney via our website to schedule a consultation. We look forward to discussing how we can help you obtain your H-1B visa

May
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H-1B visa for a Business Analyst approved

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Our client is a citizen of China and was offered a position of a Business Analyst by a manufacturer of body armor safety products. We were happy that we did not have to go to court like other lawyers who had to previously challenge the flawed denial of H-1B petition for the same position. We submitted the court decision directing the USCIS to change status to H-1B and finding that the USCIS has failed to meet the fundamental threshold for rational decision making.

The Business Analyst analyzes sales trends, seasonal trends, inventory to provide insights on ways the business can drive sales and provides tools to the manufacturing, marketing and sales team to better project performance and highest areas of opportunity.

The position of Business Analyst is a specialty occupation as defined in section 214(i)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)(ii)(A). It meets more than one of the four criteria in 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)(iii).  Under 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)(iii), to qualify as a specialty occupation, the position must meet one of the following criteria:

(a) A baccalaureate or higher degree or its equivalent is normally the minimum requirement for entry into the particular position;

(b) The degree requirement is common to the industry in parallel positions among similar organizations or, in the alternative, an employer may show that its particular position is so complex or unique that it can be performed only by an individual with a degree;

(c) The employer normally requires a degree or its equivalent for the position; or

(d) The nature of the specific duties are so specialized and complex that knowledge required to perform the duties is usually associated with the attainment of a baccalaureate or higher degree.

In this case, we provided evidence that a baccalaureate or higher degree or its equivalent is normally the minimum requirement for entry into the position of Business Analyst, the degree requirement is common to the industry in parallel positions among similar organizations and the position of the Business Analyst is so complex or unique that it can be performed only by an individual with a degree. 

Please note that this article does not constitute a legal advice.  We simplified the law in order to outline the H-1B process.  If you would like to discuss if you may qualify for H-1B status, call our experienced H-1B attorney at 480-425-2009 or contact an experienced H-1B attorney via our website to schedule a consultation. We look forward to discussing how we can help you obtain your H-1B visa.

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E-1 visa for importer approved in 13 days

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Our client imports salt lamps and other products from his country. We applied for premium processing of the change of his status and his case was approved in 13 days.

In order to obtain E-1 visa or status, the following has to be established: (i) a treaty exists; (ii) the individual or business possesses the nationality of the treaty country; (iii) the activities the foreign national will engage in constitute trade; (iv) the trade is substantial; (v) the trade is principally between the US and the treaty country; and (vi) the foreign national intends to depart the US when the E-1 status terminates.

In this case, our client’s country has a treaty with the US. The import of such product constitute trade. He imports the product only from his country, so the trade is principally between the US and his country and the trade is “substantial”. “Substantial” means an amount of trade sufficient to ensure a continuous flow of international trade between the US and his country. Our client has already shipped three containers of the product to the US, has relationships established and plans to shipped future regular shipments, so we were able to show that the trade is substantial.

Please note that this article does not constitute a legal advice.  We simplified the law in order to outline the E-1 process.  If you would like to discuss if you may qualify for E-1 status, call our experienced E-1 attorney at 480-425-2009 or contact an experienced E-1 attorney via our website to schedule a consultation. We will be happy to discuss how we can help you obtain your E-1 visa.