You may be eligible for an employment-based, second preference visa (EB-2), if you are a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or its equivalent, or a foreign national who has exceptional ability. Advanced Degree The job you apply for must require an advanced degree and you must possess such a degree or its equivalent (a baccalaureate degree plus 5 years progressive work experience in the field). Documentation, such as an official academic record showing tha

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements. The O nonimmigrant classification is commonly referred to as: O-1A: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or a

Perhaps the most common challenge facing New Yorkers looking to qualify for Medicaid for home care is having income above the Medicaid limit. This “surplus” or “excess” income is commonly referred to as “spend-down”. By default, Medicaid requires consumers to “spend-down” their income that is above the limit towards the cost of health care before accessing Medicaid benefits – much like a deductible. This often proves extremely difficult, if not impossible. The practical Medic