For L-1 applications, the company sponsoring the beneficiary must be doing business. "Doing business" means the regular, systematic, and continuous provision of goods or services by a qualifying organization and does not include the mere presence of an agent or office of the qualifying organization in the United States and abroad.  (8 C.F.R. § 214.2(l)(1)(ii)(H)).

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After entering the United States, make sure you check your I-94 to make sure all information is correct. To check your I-94 please go to ​https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

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After your O-1B /  artist visa petition (I-129) has been approved by USCIS, you will need to attend an interview at a US consulate outside the United States in order to get the visa document in your passport.

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For O-1B / artist visa applications, ensure that you file at least 3-6 months in advance in order for USCIS to process it in time.

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For O-1B / artist visa applications, your itinerary must clearly state the dates of employment, the location of the employment, and the address of the employer.

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For O-1B / artist visa applications make sure your evidence is clearly organized. Make it easy for the adjudicating officer to review your materials.

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Make sure you send your extension of status as early as possible. Current processing times could mean by the time you receive a decision, you might need to leave the country immediately.

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For O-1B / artist visas, make sure that your letters of recommendation clearly state the credentials of the person writing the letter.​

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For O-1B / artist visa applications, the petitioner can be a US citizen or a US based company.

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​For H-1B visa applications make sure you have the Labor Certification filed on time. Failure to do so may result in a delay in filing with USCIS.

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You are entitled to a copy of your immigration application. If you don't have a copy, request one from your attorney immediately!


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​For O-1B  / artist visa applications, always make sure you add a cover letter explaining why you meet all of the evidentiary criteria. Failure to do so will result in a request for evidence.

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For H-1B applications, some immigration processing fees must be paid to the USCIS by the employer. It is very important that the H1B filing fees are not paid by the beneficiary. If the USCIS finds out, the worker's visa may be revoked.

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Always keep copies of all immigration applications. You will want to be able to review what you sent USCIS in the event anything goes wrong.

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Use black ink when filling out immigration forms. Or better yet type them out. This makes it easier for USCIS to capture your information and will make your case process smoother.

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