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Immigration, decoded.

Field-tested guidance on O-1, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, green cards, and naturalization — plus what 10,000+ real cases taught our AI, and where experienced attorneys still make the difference.

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O-1 & EB-1A

What actually counts as "extraordinary ability" in 2026

The eight criteria, decoded — and the evidence that genuinely moves officers versus what just fills space.

May 28, 20266 min →
Green Cards

EB-1A self-petition: building a winning case with no employer

How founders and researchers qualify for a green card without sponsorship, step by step.

May 21, 20267 min →
RFEs

RFE survival guide: the 7 challenges we see most

The patterns behind Requests for Evidence — and how to pre-empt them before you file.

May 14, 20269 min →
H-1B

Didn't win the H-1B lottery? Your real alternatives

O-1, L-1, TN, cap-exempt employers, and more — a clear-eyed map of the backup paths.

May 7, 20266 min →
Green Cards

EB-2 NIW: how to prove "national interest"

The three-prong framework, with examples of the evidence that satisfies each prong.

Apr 30, 20268 min →
Family-Based

Marriage green cards: what the interview really tests

From I-130 to the adjustment interview — how to prepare a bona fide marriage case.

Apr 23, 20267 min →
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