MANAGING PARTNER MICHAEL WILDES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE FIRM HAS SECURED O-1A STATUS AS AN ALIEN OF EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY IN BUSINESS ON BEHALF OF MARTIN ARANHA, ACCLAIMED LOGISTICS BUSINESS SPECIALIST
For several decades, Martin Aranha has been one of the leading figures in the logistics and shipping business, particularly in the Middle East region, based in Dubai. He is well-known globally for his successful work and the tremendous business that he has been able to grow over the last 25 years, to 800 employees globally. He has been written about numerous times in major industry and news media publications, and he has been honored with major industry awards for his great work. He is truly one of the very top individuals in the business of logistics. We look forward to watching his successes continue in the United States.
In order to qualify for an O-1 visa which allows individuals of extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, education or business to live and work in the United States, a foreign national must provide adequate documentation to demonstrate that he/she has sustained national or international acclaim in their field.
In addition, the individual must provide substantial evidence to prove that he/she meets 3 of the 6 evidence categories defined by statute, as well as a written advisory opinion from a labor union or relevant peer group. The O-1 visa applicant must also show that he/she has an offer of employment in the United States to work in his/her field of expertise (or several offers of employment from multiple sources, along with a third-party Agent to petition on the individual’s behalf and connect him/her to the multiple employers).
For more than fifty six years, the firm of Wildes & Weinberg has concentrated its practice in all aspects of U.S. immigration and nationality law, servicing the immigration requirements of prominent American and International individuals and corporations, banks, industrial, financial and manufacturing concerns, and law firms in connection with the personnel needs of their foreign national employees. In addition, the firm has a distinguished clientele and has done substantial immigration work for investors, scientists, physicians, bankers, performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors, athletes, fine artists, art dealers, curators, musicians, and literary agents.
For more information on the O-1 visa category, which allows individuals of extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, education and business to live and work in the United States, please visit our Immigration 101 page or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com