Approved

Researcher Exits a Decade-Long Backlog With an Employer-Backed EB-1B

Education & Research | 4 months ago

EB-1B Visa
From India
No RFE
EB-1BVisa

Case Summary.

Lahaina Araneta helped an Indian researcher secure his Green Card through the employer-supported EB-1B outstanding researcher category. After nearly a decade in the employment-based backlog with a long-standing priority date, the EB-1B approval cleared his path to permanent residence. The case moved quickly once documents were gathered, with his employer backing the petition.

Lead Attorney.

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Lahaina Araneta is an experienced immigration attorney with over a decade of experience. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her own immigrant background and is passionate about making the U.S. immigration process as smooth as possible for her clients. Every step of the way, she combines her legal expertise with a compassionate approach to ensure her clients feel supported.

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