Achievement-Based Petitions

This is a case study of an EB-1A petition we wrote for a client. The final outcome was an approval. A thread 🧵

Happy Birthday, to our Founder @AskMichaelTaiwo Today, we celebrate the man who started it all. Our founder knows what it means to begin with almost nothing, and to build something extraordinary anyway. He turned his own hard road into a map for everyone who came after him: someone who refused to let his beginning decide his ending, and then devoted his life to helping others do the same. Every approval we celebrate. Every client who goes from "I'm not sure I'm extraordinary enough" to "I got it." Every dream we help unlock. It all traces back to him. Thank you for believing in people before they believe in themselves. Thank you for showing us, every single day, what effort can build. From all of us at Achievement Based Petitions — Happy Birthday, Dr. Taiwo. More of the Good Life.

Happy Birthday, to Our Founder, and Chief Volunteer, Michael Taiwo, Ph.D. @AskMichaelTaiwo Your kindness keeps this organization growing, and your belief keeps lifting lives. You have turned quiet giving into lasting change, and hope into real opportunity. Today we celebrate you, and honor the heart behind the mission. Thank you for building people and for everything you do. God bless you abundantly.

No African country is even in the Top 10 countries receiving Green Cards, why all the ban? It's all just for optics. The countries sending in the most immigrants are largely untouched.

Are you confused on what visa category you qualify for? Send us a DM, we will help you.

9. Yan Diomande Diomande would get the F-1 visa which is for students. He is 19, young and the only player this century with 10+ dribbles and 10+ chances created across his first three World Cup games. He was knocked out early but he'll be back.

If the 2026 World Cup handed out U.S. visas instead of trophies, which one would each star actually earn? We sorted the biggest names by the visa their record would qualify for, using the same criteria applied to real applicants. 🧵👇

Approvals are the norm here! Congratulations to our client.

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule that ends Duration of Status (D/S) for international students and exchange visitors. Duration of Status (D/S) is a special period of stay designation that allows F and J visa holders to remain in the U.S. for the duration of their academic or vocational programs. What does this new rule change? 1. Admission now matches program duration: F and J visa holders, along with their dependents, can remain in the country until the date listed on their Form I-20 or DS-2019. 2. Four years is the ceiling: With admission periods being capped at four years, any international student who needs more time to complete their program could lose their status. The 60-day grace period students had to leave after finishing a program or practical training has also been cut in half. 3. Staying longer means filing with USCIS: Students who need more time, whether to finish a degree, start Optional Practical Training (OPT), or complete academic training, must file Form I-539 before their current stay runs out. A timely filing lets a student continue a full course of study while USCIS decides the application. 4. Every extension gets vetted: An extension request is not a rubber stamp. DHS reviews each application fresh, may require biometrics, and holds the discretion to deny requests that fall short of the criteria. 5. Transfers and program changes face new guardrails: An F-1 student must finish the first academic year at the school that issued the initial Form I-20 before transferring or changing educational objectives, unless SEVP authorizes an exception. - At the graduate level, this policy is stricter. F-1 holders cannot change their educational objections, and may only transfer if SEVP grants an exception for extenuating circumstances, such as a school closure. After completing a program, students can also only move up to a higher educational level, not to the same or a lower one. 6. Language training has its own clock: English language training students are capped at 24 months of total stay, and the clock keeps running through breaks and annual vacations. Note: This is for general educational purposes only, not legal advice, and doesn't create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific case, consult an immigration attorney directly.

We are excited to see the U.S. host the #FIFAWorldCup. From June 11–July 19, witness sports diplomacy in action. On July 19, the Charge d’Affaires Keith Heffern is hosting a few sports industry leaders and players for a livestream watch party of the final game. Sports brings the world together in fun and excitement, and sports trade opportunities between the United States and Nigeria abound!

Imagine a world where every person has the exact opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Imagine a world where your advancement in life and attainment of excellence are not dependent on your financial situation but on your God-given gifts, which we all have. What a wonderful world it would be. MT Scholarships exists to bridge that gap between undeniable talent and the opportunities needed to change the world. For many years, we have married talent with opportunities, and the story is just getting started.

Nigerian-American entrepreneur Adelanwa Adesanya is advancing preventive healthcare as Co-Founder and President of Moving Analytics Inc., a telehealth company empowering people with the tools to live healthier lives free from heart disease. Through innovation in digital care and patient engagement, his work is improving outcomes and expanding access to life-saving support, reflecting the impact of #AmericanExcellence

We envision a world where no talented student is held back from advanced education due to financial or systemic barriers. Grateful to all who continue to contribute to ensure many more stories like this become possible. @MtScholarships