We often get a lot of questions concerning the H-1B Specialty Occupation visa ranging from how it differs from the O-1 visa and why that April 1st deadline is SO important. To help those seeking H-1B status, we’ve compiled a list of qualifiers and ways to frame how you think about the H-1B and why procrastination is not your friend.
For some, knowledge about the US Green Card is limited to the 1990s film with Andie MacDowell and Gerérard Depardieu. If that’s the case, don’t worry we’re here to deliver some quick facts and general guidelines about the Green Card application process and dispel some of the Hollywood myths. Here are the top five things you need to know...
There is a lot of talk and unfortunately a lot of misinformation in regards to how the immigration processes will be affected with the change in administration and arrival of Donald Trump to the White House come January. To help shed some light on how the shift in the presidential authority could alter the O-1 visa (artist visa) process in particular, we’ve compiled a list of the 8 things you need to know…
Anthony Advincula is an editor, writer and national media director for the New York bureau of New America Media. No stranger to investigative journalism, he has been recognized and received several awards for his in-depth reporting on labor and immigration issues. We sat down with Anthony Advincula to learn more about how he got his start, what inspires him, and what’s next.
Artists working in the creative disciplines of the performing arts, music, fashion, film, photography, design, fine arts, and/or journalism who are able to demonstrate innovation and extraordinary ability in their chosen creative field are encouraged to apply. If selected, fellows will receive Lehach Filippa counsel and legal services at no cost, less the government processing fees, for the duration of the O-1 artist visa application process. Interested applicants can find eligibility requirements and instructions in the “How to Apply” section on the Fellowship Program page of the website.
Inge Colsen is the founder of Gold Atlas, the New York-based creative PR and marketing agency representing some of the freshest sounds in music. She has been recognized in the industry for her killer taste and ability to surface some of the hottest talent in indie music to the foreground, artists including Boys Noize, CocoRosie, MS MR, Christine and the Queens, Pussy Riot and Haerts. We sat down with Inge Colsen to learn more about how she got her start, what inspires her, and what’s next.
With this year's NYC fashion week upon us, we’ve boiled it down to the key essentials and “Dos and Don’ts” when it comes to producing a work portfolio that is picture perfect for a US immigration officer...
As the expiration date for your artist visa nears you may want to extend your stay in the US. To empower you, our client (and creative super-hero), towards the most successful outcome, we’ve put together a list of the top five items to keep in mind when applying for a visa extension...
As adults we often don’t get to ask the question, “do you have super powers?” Those statements seem to be relegated to our childhood and conjure up images of Superman, The Hulk or the Fantastic Four. However, you might be surprised to know that at an immigration law firm a big part of our job is helping creative super heroes – wanting to flex their creative muscles in the United States – to demonstrate and prove their extraordinary abilities. We know what you’re thinking law firm and super heroes, they don’t normally go to together, but think about this for a moment…
We’ve rounded up our top ten list of things to see and do in the NYC area this month. Including art installations, music festivals, jazz concerts and more. The top ten for the month of July are…
We are often asked by international artists looking for representation and wanting to secure a visa what are the first steps towards these goals. Here are the five steps you need to know to find representation and visa sponsorship with an art gallery or dealer based in the United States:
Albert Alabedra is a Spanish guitarist living in New York City. A native of Barcelona, Spain, Alabedra grew up exposed to Flamenco and the Rumba Catalana. At the age of 14 he taught himself to play the guitar and has been working on his craft ever since. We sat down with Alabedra to learn more about how he got his start, what inspires him, and what’s next.