Insights
Notes from the practice.
Working observations on EB-1A, O-1, and NIW petitions — drafted between matters.
June 15, 2026
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The Agent O-1 Isn't Just for Hollywood
The traditional O-1 ties you to a single employer. The agent O-1 lets you work for multiple employers under one umbrella — and it's just as powerful for technology, science, consulting, and entrepreneurship.
Read →June 2, 2026
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R-1 Visas & Dual Intent: What Religious Workers (and Their Sponsors) Should Know
Unlike H-1B or L-1, the R-1 religious worker visa does not enjoy formal "dual intent." Pursuing a green card doesn't disqualify you from R-1 status — but timing, travel, and how intent is documented all matter.
Read →June 2, 2026
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Why "Narrative" Is the Missing Element in Most EB-1A Cases
Most EB-1A petitions fail or draw an RFE not because the evidence is weak, but because it's unassembled. Under Kazarian, the final merits determination is answered by a narrative — not a checklist.
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