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Body-Armor Materials Scientist Bridges an Expiring H-1B With an O-1A

Education & Research | 8 months ago

O-1 Visa
From Greece
No RFE
O-1Visa

Case Summary.

Valentin Karpenko helped a Greek materials scientist continue his research career in the U.S. with the O-1A visa. The case was built on his original contributions to advanced materials research at a leading federal research laboratory, competitive awards, peer review service, and scholarly publications, along with his critical role as a principal investigator. Filed with premium processing, it bridged the client past an expiring H-1B without interrupting his work.

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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