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Visas for Aliens of Extraordinary Ability

Assistance With Visas for Extraordinary Ability or Achievement

When you have pursued and achieved success it in your home country, there may come a time when your work, research or art requires you to move to the United States to further your career. When this happens, you may be eligible for an O visa—a visa for aliens of extraordinary ability or achievement.

At The Law Offices of Marilyn Labrada Dume, in Englewood, New Jersey, we have years of experience helping professionals in the sciences, arts, education and business successfully obtain these visas. We have also assisted actors and actresses with documented achievement in the motion picture or television industry. We are skilled and knowledgeable attorneys who have established a record of success in immigration law.

The Law On Extraordinary Ability Visas

People wishing to enter the United States based on a visa for aliens of extraordinary ability, must meet stringent criteria. Out of ten qualifications defined by United States law, successful applicants must meet three. The criteria includes the following:

  • Receiving a nationally or internationally recognized award
  • Membership in professional organizations which require extraordinary achievement of members
  • Published material in major trade publications
  • Employment in an essential capacity in your profession
  • Authorship of scholarly articles

Success of your visa petition depends on accumulation of the proper documentation. This is where it is critical to have an attorney who knows the law and who is willing to pay attention to all the details. At The Law Offices of Marilyn Labrada Dume, we are detail-oriented, hard-working and thorough. Our goal is to help you achieve your goals.

The Law Offices of Marilyn Labrada Dume serves immigration clients throughout the United States and the world. Because we use the latest technology, we are able to accommodate our clients' needs—often handling their cases completely without ever having to meet in person.

Speak With an Experienced Immigration Lawyer

When you are considering an extraordinary ability visa, the help of an experienced attorney can be critical to your success. Contact The Law Offices of Marilyn Labrada Dume by calling 201-308-5317 or completing our online contact form.

Firm Information

Law Offices of Marilyn Labrada Dume
Clock Tower Building
(entrance on Palisade Ave)
One Engle Street, Suite 204
Englewood, NJ 07631
Fax: 201-568-7240
Phone: 201-308-5317
Toll Free: 866-569-0260
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