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An I-539 Buys Time to Choose the Right Long-Term Path

Legal & Professional Services | 9 days ago

I-539 Visa
From India
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Case Summary.

Patrick Duckett helped a Singaporean citizen born in India secure an extension of his nonimmigrant status while weighing longer-term U.S. employment options. The case explored an H-1B transfer, H-1B1 consular processing available to Singaporean nationals, and an EB-1A petition, with the attorney advising against a costly EB-5 investment given the more direct paths already available to him.

Lead Attorney.

Patrick Duckett

Patrick Duckett

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Patrick is a U.S. immigration attorney with nearly a decade of experience handling employment- and investment-based cases. He is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. He focuses on EB-2 National Interest Waivers, EB-1 petitions, O-1 visas, and EB-5 investor matters, representing entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and innovators worldwide. Patrick is known for building persuasive, story-driven petitions that connect clients’ achievements to lasting impact in the U.S.

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