EB-1(a)

[KeithGBR 0]

Hi all

 

I'm a UK citizen with a background as an athlete. Does anyone have experience with applying for an EB-1(a) Visa possibly? If so, can anyone recommend a good solicitor to go through the process or is this something you can apply for on your own?

 

If you apply on your own, where do you start? 

 

Any advice would be appreciated. 

 

Many thanks

Keith

[Hypnos 6,576]

"Background"?

 

I mean I have a background as an athlete too, but that stopped when Mr. Jarvis said I was unlikely to ever play for West Brom. That was hard to hear at the age of 13.

Edited January 3, 2018 by Hypnos

[payxibka 10,045]

EB1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability

 

The USCIS requires that the petition presents extensive documentation to establish the foreign national's extraordinary ability .

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54 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

"Background"?

 

I mean I have a background as an athlete too, but that stopped when Mr. Jarvis said I was unlikely to ever play for West Brom. That was hard to hear at the age of 13.

In hindsight, Mr Jarvis did you a favour! 

[mindthegap 2,590]

Yes you can do either without a solicitor, but the extraordinary ability petitions require quite specific wording and other things, and I have friends/colleages that have been rejected, then resubmitted containing exactly the same information but after a sprinkling of magic by a lawyer, and then approved.

There are many parts of US immigration that are DIY - IMHO these are not.

 

The other option would be an O1 (if yOu have an agent who can petition for you, as you can self petition for an EB1A, but not an O1), and then AOS to EB1A when in the US. O1 is dual intent so this is permitted.

If you don't meet the criteria for an O1, you are unlikely to be issued an EB1A, but if you are who I think you are (thanks to a quick google), then I would hazard a guess that you should be ok with a decent petition for either.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Hypnos said:

"Background"?

 

I mean I have a background as an athlete too, but that stopped when Mr. Jarvis said I was unlikely to ever play for West Brom. That was hard to hear at the age of 13.

 

My athletic background consisted of literally just that - me skiving in the background, while the suckers and fat kids were running round a freezing cold rugby pitch.

Edited January 4, 2018 by mindthegap

[Boiler 45,575]

I have played squash at the highest level - Blackheath 2nd team, sounds more like an O1.

[Hypnos 6,576]

I was one of the fat kids.

 

This may have been related to my athletic ability, or lack thereof.

 

And an O-1 would be my recommendation also.

Edited January 4, 2018 by Hypnos