A recent-graduated Graphic designer got an O-1 approval.

 

The client was a graphic designer who recently graduated from a university and worked for less than a year as a professional graphic designer. She won some competitions but all of them were for students. She retained Song Law Firm for her case. As we expected, USCIS issued a Request for Evidence saying that she participated in student competitions, which USCIS does not consider for a O-1 status.

Song Law Firm’s attorney argued that the competitions should be considered the same or even better than competitions for professionals: the competitions were not only for undergraduates but also for graduates and many graduates pursue an advanced degree in art after having several years of professional experience. USCIS was persuaded and the case is successfully approved.

 

Congratulations!