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Smart Mode — US H-1B vs L-1 vs O-1 adaptive decision tree
Adaptive intake. The AI branches on specialty-occupation match under 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A), prior US employer / intracompany history under INA 101(a)(15)(L), extraordinary-ability evidence under 8 CFR 214.2(o)(3), and cap-exempt employer status — to recommend the highest-odds nonimmigrant work pathway.
United StatesUSH-1BL-1O-1Specialty Occupation8 CFR 214.2Cap-ExemptINA 101(a)(15)(H)Smart ModeAdaptive
Build a US nonimmigrant work-petition strategy for the applicant based on the answers I gave you. §1 — PETITION CATEGORY ELIGIBILITY DECISION Test each category the applicant qualifies for and rule out the rest with one-line reasoning: (a) H-1B specialty occupation (INA 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)) — bachelor's-or-higher in specific specialty, cap-subject lottery vs cap-exempt employer (b) L-1A intracompany manager / executive (INA 101(a)(15)(L), 8 CFR 214.2(l)(1)(ii)(B)/(C)) — 1+ yr at related foreign entity in qualifying role (c) L-1B specialized-knowledge (INA 101(a)(15)(L), 8 CFR 214.2(l)(1)(ii)(D)) — 1+ yr at related foreign entity with specialized knowledge (d) O-1A extraordinary ability sciences / business / athletics (INA 101(a)(15)(O)(i), 8 CFR 214.2(o)) — major award OR 3+ of 8 categories (e) O-1B extraordinary achievement arts / film / TV (8 CFR 214.2(o)(3)(iv)/(v)) — major award OR 3+ of 6 categories (f) E-2 treaty investor (note: India is NOT an E-2 treaty country; check dual-citizenship eligibility) (g) E-3 specialty occupation Australia-only (not applicable to Indian nationals) (h) TN USMCA professional (Canada / Mexico only) (i) F-1 + Post-Completion OPT / 24-month STEM OPT (8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)) — current students only (j) J-1 trainee / specialist / research scholar — short-term programs §2 — RECOMMENDED PRIMARY PATHWAY (80-120 words) Name the recommended petition + Plan B. If H-1B, name cap-subject vs cap-exempt + premium processing decision. If L-1, name L-1A vs L-1B + qualifying-relationship evidence. If O-1, name O-1A vs O-1B + categories-of-evidence count. §3 — EMPLOYER-SIDE COMPLIANCE For H-1B path: (a) DOL prevailing wage determination — Online Wage Library + experience-level math (b) LCA Form ETA-9035 — file with DOL 7-10 days before petition (c) Form I-129 + H supplement + Form I-907 if premium processing (d) Public access file + posting requirements (e) Cap-subject: FY registration window (typically March) + selection notification + 90-day filing window (f) Cap-exempt qualifying-entity proof For L-1 path: (a) Form I-129 + L supplement (individual) OR L-1 Blanket if pre-approved (b) Qualifying-relationship proof — corporate structure, ownership/control, organizational chart (c) 1-year-foreign-employment proof — employment letters, payslips, role description For O-1 path: (a) Form I-129 + O supplement (b) Petitioner = US employer OR US agent (8 CFR 214.2(o)(2)(iv)(E)) (c) Itinerary if O-1 via agent (d) Consultation letter from peer group / labor org if available (e) Evidence packet matched to 8 CFR 214.2(o)(3)(iii) categories §4 — APPLICANT-SIDE COMPLIANCE (a) Specialty-occupation match (H-1B) per Defensor v. Meissner — position-itself test, not generic-degree test (b) Qualifying-role evidence (L-1A: managerial / executive duties under 8 CFR 214.2(l)(1)(ii); L-1B: specialized-knowledge under 2015 USCIS memo + Matter of S-) (c) Extraordinary-ability evidence (O-1A) — per Kazarian v. USCIS, 596 F.3d 1115 (9th Cir. 2010) two-step analysis: count categories met, then final-merits determination of sustained acclaim (d) INA section 212(a) admissibility — no fraud / unlawful presence bar / criminality (e) Maintained-status proof if changing status (Form I-539 + I-129) §5 — THE 3 HIGHEST-ROI LEVERS BEFORE FILING Rank what would move odds most for THIS applicant. Examples: shift petitioning entity to a cap-exempt nonprofit research org for H-1B bypass; build O-1A evidence (judging assignments, scholarly articles, original-contribution letters) before filing; switch from H-1B to L-1A if the foreign employer has a US affiliate; bring offered H-1B salary up to OES Level III prevailing wage for stronger position; secure premium processing budget for I-907. §6 — ACTION PLAN (next 30 / 60 / 90 days) Concrete checklist with form codes and processing times: H-1B cap-subject: 30 days — confirm FY registration eligibility, gather degree credentials, run prevailing-wage analysis; 60 days — register in FY lottery + LCA filed if selected; 90 days — I-129 petition filed + I-907 premium if budget allows H-1B cap-exempt: 30 days — confirm qualifying-entity status + LCA + draft I-129; 60 days — file I-129 + I-907; 90 days — RFE response if any L-1A: 30 days — gather corporate qualifying-relationship evidence; 60 days — file I-129; 90 days — RFE / approval O-1A: 30 days — categorize evidence under 8 CFR 214.2(o)(3)(iii); 60 days — secure recommendation letters + consultation letter; 90 days — file I-129 with itinerary if via agent §7 — RFE PREVENTION NOTES (specific to this profile) List the 3-5 RFE triggers most likely to fire for THIS applicant + how the petition addresses each. Common H-1B RFE triggers: specialty-occupation challenge under Defensor v. Meissner, employer-employee relationship under 2010 Neufeld memo (for staffing-firm / consultant placements), Level I wage with senior title, beneficiary qualification mismatch. §8 — CITATIONS Anchor each recommendation to: (a) INA section (101(a)(15)(H)/(L)/(O), 212(a) inadmissibility, 214(b) nonimmigrant intent, 214(h) dual-intent for H/L) (b) 8 CFR Part 214.2 (h / l / o) (c) 9 FAM 402.10 (H), 402.12 (L), 402.13 (O) (d) USCIS Policy Manual Volume 2 (Nonimmigrants), Parts E (Employment-Based) / H (H-1B) / L (L) / O (O) (e) Defensor v. Meissner, 201 F.3d 384 (5th Cir. 2000) — H-1B specialty occupation (f) Kazarian v. USCIS, 596 F.3d 1115 (9th Cir. 2010) — O-1A / EB-1A two-step (g) AC21 portability (8 U.S.C. 1184(n)) for H-1B job changes DRAFT — for licensed US immigration attorney review. Verify against current USCIS Policy Manual + Visa Bulletin before submission.
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