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Olympic Medalist Turned Coach Wins an EB-1A

Technology | 1 month ago

EB-1A Visa
From Uzbekistan
No RFE
EB-1AVisa

Case Summary.

Valentin Karpenko helped a former elite international athlete from Uzbekistan secure an approved EB-1A extraordinary ability green card petition. The case was anchored by his medal-winning record at the highest levels of international competition, and reinforced by his later career in coaching and sports leadership, which demonstrated sustained acclaim at the very top of his sport.

Lead Attorney.

Valentin Karpenko

Valentin Karpenko

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Mr. Valentin Karpenko offers more than 15 years of legal experience in immigration law, with a particular focus in the area of employment immigration. He is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. Mr. Karpenko has successfully advised and represented both individual and corporate clients in matters of employment-based immigration including compliance with applicable USDOL and USDHS rules and regulations, and developing case-specific strategies in light of current and new U.S. immigration policies.

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