How would you rate a senior engineer's odds at qualifying for an O-1 visa? Can they get by on career/work history alone or does it require a level of public notoriety?
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#421/ How long does the process take for a company to be eligible to sponsor H1b visas. 2/ How much does it cost ? 3/ Does the company need any minimum funding ? 4/ Does the company need to hire a certain number of American citizens/Green card holders before it can hire H1B visa holders ?
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#43- Is it ok to form a side company while on H1B?
- Is it ok for me to develop free or paid apps through my own side company (just me doing everything, without hiring anyone else)? If not, what do I need to do to not violate my status?
- What are the minimum criteria for an O visa and is that a viable solution if the side company is going really well?
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#45What are the odds of getting an O1 visa in a very small niche. I'm legitimately one of the top experts in the field of LSAT preparation. I've published several books, run a popular website, moderate a major forum, and have written guest articles for most major sites about the LSAT. However, it's a small field, and not one that attracts much press coverage. How does this balance out? I run my own business. All online,…
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#462. If an E3 Holder would like to found a startup, how does one go about self sponsorship?
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#48If someone is on a visa tied to a specific job at a specific company, what is the legality of working on personal side projects (that may turn a profit)?
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#49Hello, USCIS recently approved my EB1 visa I-140 petition. Since I'm abroad my process will go thru the NVC and then consular processing. What kind of questions should I be prepared for at the consular interview? And about how much time should I have to wait for my green card? Thanks!!