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Model Answers an RFE With a Government Honor and Blockchain Credits

Arts & Entertainment | 11 months ago

O-1 Visa
From Costa Rica
RFE
O-1Visa

Case Summary.

Valentin Karpenko helped a Costa Rican fashion model overcome a sweeping Request for Evidence in which USCIS had initially accepted none of her submitted criteria. The response was rebuilt around a prestigious honor from her home country's government, her pioneering use of emerging technology to benefit others in her profession, and starring appearances in widely viewed music videos, carrying her extraordinary ability case to approval.

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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