O1 visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement (Merged)

[jan22 3,056]

One other question -- did your J1 have a home residency requirement (HRR), i.e., you have to return to your home country for two years before you can get most work/immigration visas?  If so, that could be why the lawyer suggested an O1, however unlikely it is that you will qualify for one at this point -- it is one of the only work visas you can get until you have met the HRR.  If the HHR applies, how long were you outside the US before you got the F-1 and returned?

[igoyougoduke 1,663]

On 4/6/2022 at 8:47 PM, Agata_2402 said:

Thank you for your opinion. I have the same feeling - I do not think that school exhibitions would be enough for O1. I am trying to get some opinion because my attorney made it sounds like it is an easy process and he told me that would be the best solution in my case (to be honest for this amount of money I would make anything sounds possible). 

It all depends on the paper work that your lawyer is able to present. in reality your qualifications are pretty minimal for O1 but make sure you have a lawyer who has good credentials . They all will say they can do it. ask them for specific cases where they got approval. 

 

Get a damn good lawyer.. and make sure you vet them out.. have to you talked to multiple law firms ? what was the other opinions 

[Agata_2402 0]

Hello everyone, 

 

I am on F1 visa currently working on OPT. My OPT ends in June 8th and I am desperately looking for some solution to stay in here. I have been in the United States 7 years (first on J1 visa and then on F1 visa). I graduated from College last year and I got the associate degree in Professional Photography.  I am currently working as a studio manager and photographer at the small photography studio. The company I work for really would like to keep me but they contacted their lawyer and he told them they are a small company and it is going to be hard for them to sponsor me for a green card. I contacted few immigration attorneys and they did not give me any good solutions. One of them told me "It is hard to stay here" which I already know and the other told me to apply for O1 visa which I not have that many outstanding achievements. I have a couple go my photographs being displayed at the exhibition but it is was not published anywhere. I was just wondering if maybe one of you would have some suggestions or would be able go give me some possible solutions. I am from Poland and I was also wondering if because of the scary situation in Europe I would be legible to apply for an asylum. I know that Poland is not in a state of war and I know there is way more people who could use the asylum here than me but it was suggested by one of the immigrations attorneys I contacted. 

I would appreciate and be grateful for any suggestions. Thank you very much 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

I don't have an answer, but I thought one condition of an F1 is that you return to your country after your education .....is that correct?  Asylum?  Really? 

Edited April 27, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[PaulaCJohnny 713]

Asylum is not for your case. You are not on a live or death situation. And for the asylum you will need to show proof of that. Is not just words. This is visa shopping.

 

You need a reason and a sponsor to be here. This is for all immigrants and your case are not different.

 

 

[Rocio0010 5,580]

38 minutes ago, Agata_2402 said:

scary situation in Europe I would be legible to apply for an asylum

What specifically is going on in Poland that would guarantee asylum status here?

[Boiler 45,767]

I came across a lady from Germany who wanted to claim asylum on a similar basis.

 

I would find an Employer who is willing to sponsor you for a work visa.

[aaron2020 11,651]

1 hour ago, Agata_2402 said:

Hello everyone, 

 

I am on F1 visa currently working on OPT. My OPT ends in June 8th and I am desperately looking for some solution to stay in here. I have been in the United States 7 years (first on J1 visa and then on F1 visa). I graduated from College last year and I got the associate degree in Professional Photography.  I am currently working as a studio manager and photographer at the small photography studio. The company I work for really would like to keep me but they contacted their lawyer and he told them they are a small company and it is going to be hard for them to sponsor me for a green card. I contacted few immigration attorneys and they did not give me any good solutions. One of them told me "It is hard to stay here" which I already know and the other told me to apply for O1 visa which I not have that many outstanding achievements. I have a couple go my photographs being displayed at the exhibition but it is was not published anywhere. I was just wondering if maybe one of you would have some suggestions or would be able go give me some possible solutions. I am from Poland and I was also wondering if because of the scary situation in Europe I would be legible to apply for an asylum. I know that Poland is not in a state of war and I know there is way more people who could use the asylum here than me but it was suggested by one of the immigrations attorneys I contacted. 

I would appreciate and be grateful for any suggestions. Thank you very much 

I am so sorry for you.  There is no path for you to stay in the US.  You know this.  You have been on VJ asking for different ways to stay.  There's no path for you.  Accept this.  

 

A false claim for asylum will get you a permanent ban from the US.  Not a smart move.  Ukraine got invaded.  Not Poland.  

A frivolous O visa is equally unwise.  

 

If you contact an honest lawyer, she would tell you the same thing that we are telling you.  Don't get sucker in by someone who will promise you the impossible, you pay a ton of money, and end up being illegal and deportable.  

Good luck.

[Agata_2402 0]

5 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

If you contact an honest lawyer, she would tell you the same thing that we are telling you.  Don't get sucker in by someone who will promise you the impossible, you pay a ton of money, and end up being illegal and deportable. 

I totally agree with you. That is why I asked about it. Asylum was suggested by the last immigration attorney I spoke to. I told her that my country is not in war but she told me that situation in Europe is unstable and it is worth trying. 

I definitely do not want to be in the situation when I will be illegal or deportable because I do want to come back next year to visit friends that I have here. I guess I will enjoy the time I have left here and leave by the end of my grace period. Thank you for your comment 

[Boiler 45,767]

The situation in Africa is unstable

 

The situation in the Asia is unstable

 

The situation in South America is unstable

 

The situation in Central America is unstable

 

On that basis about 90% of the world population could claim asylum.

[Agata_2402 0]

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

The situation in Africa is unstable

 

The situation in the Asia is unstable

 

The situation in South America is unstable

 

The situation in Central America is unstable

 

On that basis about 90% of the world population could claim asylum.

I get it. I mentioned that I was trying to research it. It was suggested by immigration lawyer and I was trying to verify the information. I am aware of the world situation 

[carmel34 3,646]

I have seen cases where it seemed like asylum was a long shot and a good lawyer helped it get through successfully.  My advice: don't try to game the system, as it could turn out badly.  If you can't find a US employer willing to sponsor you for a work visa (highly unlikely in photography but not impossible), then leave before you are out of status.  Good luck!

[Timona 4,208]

I remember this same question and storyline a few months ago. Have you posted this before? @Agata_2402

[Coco8 1,042]

That lawyer was trying to get you to pay them.

 

 

[Ontarkie 14,324]

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