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ARTICLE · 19 JULY 2014

Visa Process Proves To Be A Daunting Challenge

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In discussing his client,Yakhoub Yadali, who is applying for the EB-1-1 visa, Whitehill states that his client could seek asylum rather than the EB-1-1 visa (he is qualified to do either) but is choosing the "extraordinary ability" status.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Robert S. Whitehill was quoted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's article, "Visa process proves to be a daunting challenge." Full text can be found in the July 13, 2014, issue, but a synopsis is below.

In discussing his client,Yakhoub Yadali, who is applying for the EB-1-1 visa, Whitehill states that his client could seek asylum rather than the EB-1-1 visa (he is qualified to do either) but is choosing the "extraordinary ability" status.

He continues to claim that the preponderance of technical EB-1 visas here probably reflects the fact that applicants in the region are often affiliated with one of the universities, research centers or medical institutions that the city is known for.

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