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Therapist and Author Wins an O-1 on a Reworked Method

Healthcare & Life Sciences | 1 year ago

O-1 Visa
From Canada
No RFE
O-1Visa

Case Summary.

Lahaina Araneta helped a Canadian marriage counselor who founded her own therapy practice continue her career in the U.S. with an O-1 visa. The case drew on her authorship of a book and significant contributions to two others, feature coverage in major national magazines, her podcast work, and premium session rates demonstrating high remuneration. Her signature reworking of a famous therapeutic method rounded out the extraordinary-ability argument.

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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