VisaProAdviserVisas, migration and life abroad
A court ruled the green card administrative pause illegal, but USCIS hasn't resumed visas — it announced open-ended officer retraining instead. Forecast: 2027.
USCIS counts only salary toward the income criterion, not dividends, and expects at least 50% above average pay. How founders can meet EB-1A standards.
Live and work in the UK for 5 years with no sponsor, no startup, no investment. Evidence gathering takes 2 weeks to 6 months. Requirements and refusal risks for 2026.
EB-1A requires meeting at least 3 of 10 criteria, but lawyers recommend 4-5. Breakdown of awards, salary, publications, and final merits determination — current as of September 2026.
An overview of genuinely accessible US visas: immigrant and nonimmigrant categories, requirements, and how effective each program really is for applicants.
While EB-1 green cards sit frozen, the same evidence file can back a UK Global Talent Visa application — in one case, a decision came in two days.