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In the world of U.S. immigration, the O-1 visa represents one of the most elite categories—a recognition reserved for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability in science, business, arts, or athletics. At VKM Law Group, we are proud to have recently secured a swift, RFE-free O-1 approval for a brilliant scientist operating at the cutting edge of computational chemistry and machine learning. This success wasn’t simply about legal procedure—it was about telling the right story, to the right audience, in the right way. The Profile: Scientific Innovation at a New Frontier Our client is an accomplished researcher in a highly technical, interdisciplinary space, working...

When it comes to immigration, timing can mean everything. At VKM Law Group, we understand the pressure our clients face—especially when the clock is ticking. A recent marriage-based green card case highlights how preparation, strategy, and legal precision can lead to exceptional outcomes—even under extreme time constraints. The Challenge: Just Three Weeks Left on I-94 We were contacted by a couple in urgent need: the foreign spouse had only three weeks remaining on their I-94. This left us with a critical, fast-approaching deadline to file a complete, error-free one-step adjustment package (I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131). In today’s heightened scrutiny of marriage-based green...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has launched Project Firewall—a strategic enforcement initiative under the Wage and Hour Division (WHD)—to protect highly skilled U.S. workers and ensure H-1B visa program compliance. As a firm committed to defending both employer integrity and worker rights, VKM Law Group breaks down what this initiative means and why it matters to employers, employees, and immigration attorneys alike. What is Project Firewall? Project Firewall is designed to: Hold employers accountable for misusing the H-1B visa program Prevent the displacement of qualified U.S. workers Enforce legal standards around wages, recruitment, and working conditions This initiative reinforces the DOL’s commitment to...