Approved cases with Catlea Bobis

Education & ResearchRFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped a dependent spouse change status to F-1 in time to begin a Fall graduate program, resolving a pending H-4 Change of Status through a timely I-539 filing. The strategy preserved her lawful status throughout the transition despite overlapping pending petitions.

OtherNo RFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped an H-1B holder secure an extension after a previous law firm's mishandled J-1 waiver had caused a year-long delay on the underlying petition. The new filing began well ahead of the expiration date, with the small employer covering all government filing fees. The extension was approved without an RFE or the need for premium processing.

🇮🇳IndiaEducation & ResearchRFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped an Indian educator and healthcare professional secure U.S. work authorization through an I-765 application, successfully overcoming a Request for Evidence along the way. As the spouse of a work-visa holder with an approved immigrant petition, the employment authorization opened the door for her to continue her career in special education and caregiving while pursuing further studies in the U.S.

🇮🇳IndiaTechnologyNo RFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped an Indian software engineer earn permanent residence with the EB-1A visa. The case highlighted his original contributions to a smartphone energy-efficiency system now used by millions of consumers, his record of completed peer reviews, two scholarly publications, and a best-presentation award at an industry conference. His critical role and high salary at a leading technology company rounded out the petition.

🇮🇳IndiaTechnologyNo RFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped an Indian data scientist secure the EB1A extraordinary ability Green Card. The client, an engineer already in the U.S. on an O-1A visa, had steadily built her profile with new achievements, and the petition presented that strengthened record to move her from temporary status toward permanent residency.

No RFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped an O-1 visa holder complete her journey to a U.S. Green Card with an approved adjustment of status package. The firm had guided the client through earlier stages of her case, including an O-1 petition and an unexpected layoff along the way, and the final filing secured her permanent residency.

RFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped an executive keep her U.S. career on track with an O-1 visa after successfully overcoming a complex, kitchen-sink Request for Evidence. The client had been in the U.S. as a multinational executive transferee and turned to the O-1 after a layoff put her status at risk. Manifest's comprehensive response addressed every issue USCIS raised and secured the approval.

🇳🇱NetherlandsEngineering & ManufacturingNo RFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped a Dutch aviation security expert win her Green Card through an EB-2 National Interest Waiver. The case drew on eighteen years of experience deploying high-tech security solutions for critical infrastructure, including work with several of Europe's largest airports, supported by strong letters from established leaders in the field. Her specialization aligned squarely with U.S. national security priorities.

🇮🇳IndiaNo RFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped an Indian entrepreneur secure permanent residency through the EB-1A extraordinary ability Green Card. The client, a startup founder who had already earned two O-1 approvals, had been told by previous attorneys that she was close but not quite ready. Manifest took on the entire petition end to end - drafting, organizing the evidence, and filing - and won approval roughly two weeks after submission.

No RFECatlea Bobis - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Catlea Bobis helped a multinational executive remain in the U.S. with an O-1A visa after looming layoffs threatened the L-1A status tied to her employer. The case was built on her industry award, selective memberships, press coverage, and original contributions to her field. The approval gave her stable footing while her employment-based Green Card remained pending.