Approved Nonprofit & Government visa cases

🇲🇼MalawiNonprofit & GovernmentNo RFEGita Avantsa - Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Gita Avantsa helped a Malawian global health advocate and nonprofit founder secure an O-1 visa, with her own U.S.-registered nonprofit acting as sponsor and agent. The petition highlighted her selection as a judge for a multilateral health financing initiative, her steering committee leadership representing civil society across dozens of countries, and international media coverage of her advocacy work. Filing ahead of her OPT expiration protected her work authorization and set her up for a future EB-1A.

🇮🇳IndiaNonprofit & GovernmentNo RFESonu Lal - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Sonu Lal helped an Indian international relations analyst secure O-1 status to build a new South Asia program at a U.S. policy research organization. Racing an expiring post-OPT grace period, the case rested on the beneficiary's publications, media interviews, and letters from recognized experts, with the employer stepping in as the direct petitioner. The O-1 was approved, allowing the analyst and family to remain and work in the U.S.

🇮🇪IrelandNonprofit & GovernmentNo RFELahaina Araneta McBeth - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Lahaina Araneta McBeth helped an Irish religious worker renew his R-1 visa to continue serving multiple congregations across the United States. The renewal required updated documentation of the sponsoring nonprofit's structure and ministry itinerary to support continued approval under the R-1 classification.

🇧🇪BelgiumNonprofit & GovernmentNo RFERobby Rubin - Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Robby Rubin helped a Belgian pastor secure R-1 religious-worker approval to serve as senior pastor of a U.S. church, presenting the congregation's registered nonprofit status, documented religious activity dating back several years, and the pastor's two decades of ordained ministry within the denomination.

🇬🇧United KingdomNonprofit & GovernmentNo RFERobby Rubin - Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Robby Rubin helped a British religious worker begin full-time ministry service in the U.S. with an approved R-1 visa. The petition was backed by thorough organizational evidence, including the sponsoring ministry's tax-exempt status, financial records, endorsement letters, and a detailed role and compensation package, and was filed with premium processing to meet the worker's planned arrival date.

Nonprofit & GovernmentNo RFERobby Rubin - Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Robby Rubin helped a religious worker secure an approved R-1 visa to serve a U.S. congregation. Manifest Law handled both the R-1 petition and the accompanying consular visa application, and the case was approved within weeks of filing.

🇺🇦UkraineNonprofit & GovernmentRFEGregory Boult - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Gregory Boult helped a Ukrainian religious worker win R-1 approval after successfully overcoming a Request for Evidence. The client had arrived in the U.S. through a humanitarian parole program and was offered a full-time ministry position with dedicated salary and housing already in place. The premium-processed filing and thorough RFE response confirmed the bona fides of the role and secured the approval.

🇺🇦UkraineNonprofit & GovernmentNo RFEGregory Boult - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Gregory Boult helped a Ukrainian religious worker secure an R-1 visa to serve as a full-time missionary and minister. The client had arrived in the U.S. through a humanitarian parole program, and the premium-processed petition documented a dedicated ministry salary and housing already in place with the sponsoring congregation.

🇬🇧United KingdomNonprofit & GovernmentNo RFELahaina Araneta McBeth - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Lahaina Araneta helped a British defense-sector professional complete consular processing after his EB-1A extraordinary ability petition was approved. Manifest handled the immigrant visa forms and interview preparation, including support for a dependent, guiding the family smoothly through the final stage of the Green Card journey.

🇬🇧United KingdomNonprofit & GovernmentNo RFELahaina Araneta McBeth - Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Lahaina Araneta helped a British defense-sector professional secure the EB-1A extraordinary ability Green Card, fast-tracking a process already underway through an approved EB-2 NIW. The case drew on his experience evaluating military officers and higher-education candidates, and on recommendation letters from a former national defense minister, a U.S. general, an ambassador, and academics at prestigious institutions. A comprehensive evidence portfolio of over a dozen expert letters sealed the approval.