6 days
Fast part-time approval for a new company
Self-Employed in Music Education
Background
Ms. L was in F-1 OPT status and, that same year, founded a music education company that she owned 100%. She applied for a part-time H-1B.
Challenges
A brand-new startup had no operating history, and USCIS scrutinizes part-time petitions very strictly. Her EAD was about to expire, so the petition had to be filed before then to bridge her status.
Strategy
We precisely established that the company was genuine, the position was necessary, and part-time employment was reasonable. We used premium processing throughout and guided her in obtaining a Cap-Gap I-20 to keep her lawful work authorization.
Outcome
Approved in just 6 days on first submission with no RFE (filed 04/29 · approved 05/06, 2025).