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H-1B, F-1, B1/B2, EB-5, OPT — most complex regulatory surface
Score a National Interest Waiver candidate against Matter of Dhanasar (AAO 2016) — substantial merit + national importance, well-positioned to advance, on-balance beneficial to waive PERM.
Run the Kazarian two-step assessment for EB-1A under 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3) — count whether ≥3 of 10 criteria are met, then final-merits determination of sustained acclaim.
Choose EB-2 (advanced degree / exceptional ability) vs EB-3 (skilled / professional) given credentials, role, and Visa Bulletin priority dates — including downgrade EB-2 to EB-3 vs upgrade strategy.
Score cap-subject H-1B lottery odds, advise on registration strategy under the 2024 modernised beneficiary-centric rule, and identify cap-exempt fallback paths.
Map a multi-year India-EB-2/EB-3 retrogression plan — Visa Bulletin movement, cross-chargeability, downgrade/upgrade, child CSPA age-out, and interim-status maintenance.
Assess I-140 portability when changing employer after H-1B 1-year mark or I-485 pending 180+ days, preserve priority date under 8 CFR 204.5(e), and map J-1 home-residency waiver where applicable.