O-1, P, EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-2 NIW
KENNEDY LAW APPROACH TO ACHIEVEMENT-BASED Cases
Kennedy Law accepts a limited number of O-1, P, EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-2 NIW matters, with attorney-led analysis, tailored strategy, careful evidence development, and thorough drafting. The firm represents researchers, engineers, executives, physicians, artists, performers, and other highly specialized professionals.
BENEFITS OF USING KENNEDY LAW
Strategic, Attorney-Led Representation
Clients work directly with Attorney Kennedy on case strategy and evidence development. Representation is individualized to the record rather than built from a standard evidentiary formula.
A strong professional history does not always arrive in the form USCIS needs. Accomplishments may be poorly documented, the significance of a project may be understood inside an industry but never explained in the record, and a prior petition may have framed the evidence badly. Kennedy Law researches unfamiliar industries, reconstructs timelines, locates independent corroboration, and traces the implementation or impact of a client's work. In one EB-1A matter, the firm secured approval for an opera singer whose recognition was initially concentrated in one country, after working with her before filing to document performances in Italy and the United Kingdom that established recognition across several countries.
Kennedy Law provides:
- Direct attorney involvement throughout the case
- Individualized analysis of the strongest legal theory and supporting evidence
- Evidence plans tailored to the client's profession and accomplishments
- Careful development and corroboration of significant achievements
- Legal briefing tied to the governing standards
- Collaboration on recommendation letters and personal statements
- Candid advice about strengths, weaknesses, and evidence that should be developed before filing
The goal is a well-supported petition that accurately explains the client's accomplishments and gives USCIS the evidence needed to understand their significance.
OVERVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENT-BASED VISA OPTIONS
Long-Term Immigration Strategy
Many clients who qualify for one achievement-based category may also have a viable path through another. An O-1B artist or performer may later qualify for EB-1A, while an O-1A researcher may have EB-1A, EB-1B, or NIW options. Evaluating these options side by side allows Kennedy Law to build a long-term immigration strategy around the client’s accomplishments, career direction, and permanent residence goals.
TEMPORARY VISAS & GREEN CARD PATHWAYS
O-1 classification allows a beneficiary to pursue permanent residence while maintaining O-1 status. The filing of a preference petition or approval of a permanent labor certification is not, by itself, a basis for denying O-1 classification or status.
O-1A Visas
For individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics.
O-1B Visas
For individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry.
P Visas
P classifications include internationally recognized athletes and entertainment groups under P-1, artists and entertainers participating in reciprocal exchange programs under P-2, and artists and entertainers participating in culturally unique programs under P-3.
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
A green card category for individuals of extraordinary ability who can demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim.
EB-1B Outstanding Professors and Researchers
A green card category for qualifying professors and researchers who are internationally recognized as outstanding in their academic field.
EB-2 National Interest Waivers
A green card pathway for qualifying EB-2 professionals who seek waiver of the job-offer and labor-certification requirements because granting the waiver would be in the national interest.