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IMMIGRATION MAY 13, 2022 | The Indian Eye 42
Using U.S. Immigration Law
to Undermine Putin
BY CYRUS D. MEHTA AND for them. However, immi- tion law expertise in creative- Offering Russian nationals lated contributions of ma-
gration can serve another im- ly finding pathways for Rus- a streamlined process for jor significance to the field
KAITLYN BOX
portant function, as well. One sians opposing Putin to come immigration to the United • Evidence of your author-
can harness immigration ave- to the US. States, as well as connect- ship of scholarly articles
ince Russia’s invasion nues that are already open to In recent weeks, Putin ing them to employers and in professional or major
of Ukraine in late Feb-
Sruary 2022, there has Russian citizens to welcome has cracked down on those universities in the country, trade publications or other
would assist in attracting top
major media
Russia’s “best and brightest” within the country who ob-
rightly been much discussion to the United States, thereby ject to the war, targeting talent. • Evidence that your work
of how to assist the Ukraine undermining Putin’s tyranni- journalists who even refer to In the current absence has been displayed at ar-
and its citizens. The United cal regime. While immigra- the operations in Ukraine as of targeted programs for tistic exhibitions or show-
States’ immigration laws can tion attorneys and advocates a “war” or “conflict”. Many fleeing Russians, however, cases
plainly be employed to assist may not be able help cou- educated Russians who existing immigration options • Evidence of your perfor-
Ukrainian nationals who wish rageous Ukrainians in the impose the war have been can help fleeing Russian na- mance of a leading or crit-
to seek refuge in the United battlefield, we can help their forced to leave the coun- tional who wish to relocate ical role in distinguished
States, including extending cause by using our immigra- try out of fear of arrest or to the United States. Rus- organizations
Temporary Protected Status
worse. With more and sian nationals of extraordi- • Evidence that you com-
more companies and nary ability in the sciences, mand a high salary or other
institutions withdraw- arts, education, business, significantly high remuner-
ing from Russia, many or athletics may be eligible ation in relation to others
also find themselves for an employment-based, in the field
concerned about the fu- first-preference visa. In or- • Evidence of your commer-
ture of their career and der to obtain an EB-1 visa, cial successes in the per-
ability to earn a living. one must provide evidence forming arts
Along with journalists, of a one-time achievement A noncitizen of extraor-
bloggers, and activists, of major, international- dinary ability must also be
I.T. professionals and ly-recognized award on the able to demonstrate that she
other creatives have level of an Oscar or Pulitzer intends to continue work-
been leaving Russia in Prize, or meet 3 of the fol- ing in her area of expertise.
droves since the onset lowing 10 criteria: Importantly, no offer of em-
of the war. • Evidence of receipt of less- ployment or labor certifica-
Offering Russian er nationally or interna- tion is required for an EB-1
nationals who oppose tionally recognized prizes visa.
the war a safe harbor or awards for excellence Similarly, highly talent-
is a worthy objective in • Evidence of your member- ed Russian nationals could
and of itself, but attract- ship in associations in the consider applying for an O-1
ing Russian talent to the field which demand out- visa, the nonimmigrant par-
United States can serve standing achievement of allel to an EB-1 visa, as the
m of another goal as well – their members O-1 visa can be effectuated
CYRUS D. MEHTA & PARTNERS PLLC undermining the Krem- • Evidence of published ma- more rapidly. Individuals
lin’s power and influ-
terial about you in profes-
with an extraordinary ability
ence. The United States sional or major trade pub- in the sciences, education,
would undoubtedly lications or other major business, or athletics may
benefit from an influx media be eligible for an O-1A visa,
of Russian scientists, • Evidence that you have while those with an extraor-
researchers, I.T. profes- been asked to judge the dinary ability in the arts or
sionals and other skilled work of others, either indi- extraordinary achievement
workers, and the Rus- vidually or on a panel in motion picture or televi-
sian military and econ- • Evidence of your original sion industry may be eligible
2 6th Floor omy would suffer from scientific, scholarly, artis- for an O-1B visa. A U.S. em-
the loss of this talent. tic, athletic, or business-re- ployer must file an O-1 peti-
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