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Dual EB-1A + EB-2 NIW approval is allowed. The question is whether your case actually supports it.The two categories eva...
05/22/2026

Dual EB-1A + EB-2 NIW approval is allowed. The question is whether your case actually supports it.

The two categories evaluate entirely different things.

EB-1A asks: who are you? EB-2 NIW asks: what are you working on, and why does it matter to the U.S.?

If the answer to both is genuinely strong, filing only one means leaving a strategic option on the table and potentially a priority date advantage.

But both petitions have to be built from one consistent set of verified facts. The evidence can't tell two different stories.

We wrote about it in detail in comments: https://lnkd.in/dKQtYPbu



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

🚨 June 2026 Visa Bulletin is here.June brings significant retrogression for EB-1 and EB-2 applicants from India, with EB...
05/20/2026

🚨 June 2026 Visa Bulletin is here.

June brings significant retrogression for EB-1 and EB-2 applicants from India, with EB-2 India moving backward by approximately 10.5 months.

China remains unchanged for now, but the State Department warned that EB-2 China could still retrogress or even become unavailable later this fiscal year.

USCIS also confirmed that employment-based applicants must continue using the Final Action Dates chart in June.

If your priority date is no longer current, this does not mean your case is denied. Retrogression is a normal part of the annual visa allocation process.

👉 We broke down what changed, who may be affected, and why these updates matter more than many applicants realize.

Full article linked in comments.: https://goto.passright.com/junevb



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

Quick question for founders thinking about the US. What's your biggest blocker right now? A) I don't know which visa f...
05/19/2026

Quick question for founders thinking about the US.

What's your biggest blocker right now?

A) I don't know which visa fits my situation
B) I'm not sure I qualify for anything
C) I know what I want but the process feels overwhelming
D) Cost I don't know if it's worth it at my stage

Comment your letter below.

I'll personally reply to every comment with the most relevant resource or answer.

(And yes if A is your answer, the link in the first comment is exactly for you.)

We built something for founders who are tired of vague immigration advice. It's called the Visa Path Comparison. Not a...
05/15/2026

We built something for founders who are tired of vague immigration advice.

It's called the Visa Path Comparison.

Not a USCIS table.
Not a list of requirements.

A breakdown of what each path actually means for your situation:
→ What it gives you
→ What it limits
→ Who it's actually for
→ What comes after it

Covers O-1A, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW and E-2.
With two real founder scenarios so you can see how the decision plays out.

It's free. No sales call required.

Comment "GUIDE" and I'll send it directly. Or grab it via the link in the first comment.

An award that charged a nomination fee and named 400 winners may look like recognition.USCIS often sees it differently.T...
05/13/2026

An award that charged a nomination fee and named 400 winners may look like recognition.

USCIS often sees it differently.

That gap is where many O-1A and EB-1A petitions break down.
Awards, media coverage, and judging roles only matter when someone independent - not your company, not your own network - decided your work was worth recognizing.

Full breakdown in the article: link in comments.

If you have a pending asylum application, act before May 29.Starting that date, USCIS will enforce new consequences rela...
05/12/2026

If you have a pending asylum application, act before May 29.

Starting that date, USCIS will enforce new consequences related to unpaid Annual Asylum Fees ($102):

→ pending I-589 applications may be rejected for nonpayment
→ work authorization tied to a pending asylum case may be revoked immediately
→ individuals without legal status may face removal proceedings
→ TPS work authorization will be limited to a maximum of 1 year
→ new filing fee rules will apply to Forms I-102 and I-589

One important detail many people overlook: USCIS notices are sent by mail. If your address is outdated, you may never receive the notice while the 30-day deadline still applies.

No fee waivers are available. The fee applies per application, not per family member.

Official USCIS source linked in the comments. If you're unsure how this affects your case, speak with an immigration attorney before May 29.

This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

L-1 vs. O-1 is not really a visa comparison.It’s a question of what your US move is built on.Company structure or indivi...
05/06/2026

L-1 vs. O-1 is not really a visa comparison.
It’s a question of what your US move is built on.

Company structure or individual track record.

Both visas use the same form, but lead to very different strategies, timelines, and long-term outcomes.

The article looks at how each path works in practice for executives and startup founders — including costs, requirements, and how they connect to a green card.

Link in the comments.



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

Most founders think the O-1 vs EB-1A decision is about speed. It's not. O-1 gets you to the US faster. That's true. But...
05/06/2026

Most founders think the O-1 vs EB-1A decision is about speed.
It's not.

O-1 gets you to the US faster. That's true.
But EB-1A gets you a green card.

The real question isn't "which is faster".
It's "what do you need to happen in the next 3 years?"

→ Need to be in the US in 6 months to close a round? Probably O-1.
→ Want permanent residency and have the profile? Probably EB-1A directly.
→ Want both? O-1 now, build EB-1A documentation in parallel.

The problem is most founders don't know which profile they have.
They assume EB-1A is "for famous people".
It's not.

We built a free comparison that shows the real differences not processing times, but consequences. Drop a comment "COMPARE" and I'll send it over.

What's your biggest uncertainty about this decision?

Very often AI and open-source engineers think they don't qualify for an O-1A or EB-1A.Not because their work isn't stron...
04/29/2026

Very often AI and open-source engineers think they don't qualify for an O-1A or EB-1A.

Not because their work isn't strong.

But because it's not always obvious how GitHub, model releases, or arXiv papers fit into a system that wasn't built with this kind of work in mind.

Good news is that USCIS has started recognizing this type of contribution. The criteria haven't changed, but what counts as evidence has.

The bar is still high. But the bigger challenge is often translation, figuring out how to present the work in a framework that wasn't designed for it.

If you've ever wondered whether your work counts, our latest blog article might help you see it differently.

Link in the comments.



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

04/27/2026

Today we’re proud to share another positive testimonial! 🤩

This time it comes from Jeremy Albinet, a brilliant technology entrepreneur who is truly pushing the boundaries of AI-powered cloud infrastructure. As the force behind Brainboard, Jeremy is transforming how engineers manage complex DevOps and open-source development. 🤖☁️

For innovators like Jeremy, the biggest challenge isn't the technology, it’s navigating the mountain of preparation and the tedious process that comes with a U.S. visa. At PassRight, we pride ourselves on being more than just a service. We are the proactive partner that listens to your whole story and makes the complex feel simple.

We are so happy to have supported Jeremy in his journey, clearing the path so he can focus on building revolutionary solutions here in the U.S.! 🚀

🙌 Listen to what Jeremy has to say about working with PassRight and how we helped him turn his visa goals into a reality.



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

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