Immigration law is a tough road to navigate. If you don’t seek legal help, the complicated processes and documents can be overwhelming, particularly with an EB1 green card. This green card is designed for individuals who can show extraordinary ability in the areas of art, science, education, business, or athletics. To qualify, an application should submit evidence that they are in the top percentile of individuals in their field. Also, they have to show their intent to continue working in this field in the U. S. But, there are many reasons an EB1-A green card may be denied or rejected. A skilled Dallas Business Immigration Attorney can help applicants understand the application process and work with them throughout it. The following are the most common reasons for denial or rejection:
Petition Errors
Even the simplest errors in the petition that lead to denial or rejection. Whether it means leaving a field blank or entering wrong information, rejection can happen when applying for an EB-1A green card. This makes it important to carefully check each document you send and file completed.
Visa Status Violation or Criminal History
Your past criminal history in your own country can cause an EB-1 A denial. Therefore, you need to ensure you have a clean or expunged record before you petition and work with your attorney to make sure nothing of this will interfere with your petition. It is also important to know that any violations of past visa statutes can have a serious impact on your chances of approval.
Qualification Issues
Your EB1-A application will be denied if your evidence of eligibility does not meet the requirements. So, before you submit your petition, ensure you have a solid case. It is not enough to show that you meet some of the requirements. Also, you must advocate for every piece of evidence and show how it fulfills every requirement. Look for an attorney who has several successful cases under their belt to guide you based on past successes.
Fee Payment Issues
Your petition can also be denied if you issue a bouncing check or fail to pay the right fee. Because immigration fees, policies, and forms are constantly changing, you need an attorney to ensure you will pay the right fee to the right place.
