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An AI Leader's EB-1A Clears an RFE and Leaps the EB-2 Backlog

Technology | 15 days ago

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Case Summary.

Shefali Tanna helped a senior technology leader who heads an enterprise software company's AI center of excellence achieve EB-1A approval, leaving behind a years-long EB-2 backlog. The case was built around his critical role, high remuneration, and fellow-level memberships in professional associations. When USCIS issued an RFE, the response secured the approval.

Lead Attorney.

Shefali Tanna

Shefali Tanna

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Shefali Tanna is a U.S. and Canadian immigration attorney with more than five years of experience advising Fortune 500 and multinational companies on employment-based immigration matters. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. Her practice spans a wide range of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, and EB-1 through EB-3 cases. She has significant experience navigating compliance matters, RFEs, and cross-border M&A due diligence, delivering practical, business-focused immigration solutions.

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