Frequently asked questions
Clear answers, organized by topic.
How MGM works, pathways by audience, the preliminary assessment and what we do not promise · without unnecessary jargon.
Informational content. It does not replace legal advice.
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General / MGM
Is MGM a law firm?
No. MGM is a global mobility coordination and operational organization company. Legal services are contracted separately and provided by independently licensed attorneys or firms
Which processes does MGM coordinate?
MGM coordinates EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, EB-3 / PERM, EB-5, E-2, L-1, EB-1C, O-1, H-1B, family immigration, N-400, F-1, OPT, I-539 and change of status within the selected categories served by the company
Does the preliminary assessment tell me if I qualify?
No. It organizes initial information and checks whether the goal is within MGM scope. Any conclusion on eligibility or strategy depends on individual analysis by an authorized professional
Do I need to send documents on first contact?
No. In the first step, share only your goal and general context. Documents and sensitive data should be requested later, when needed, through an appropriate channel with specific guidance
Does MGM prepare or file petitions?
MGM coordinates administrative and document activities. Legal preparation, legal review, signature, filing and representation remain the responsibility of the independent attorney, petitioner or applicable authorized professional
Can I include family members?
Whether a spouse, children or other family members can be included depends on the category and individual situation. That point needs specific analysis by an authorized professional
How long does a process take?
Timelines vary by category, individual situation, document preparation and government processing times. Those factors can change and are not controlled by MGM
Does MGM guarantee approval?
No. MGM does not guarantee eligibility, timeline, approval or outcome. The decision belongs to the competent authorities
How does hiring an independent attorney work?
When the project requires legal service, the client signs a separate contract with the responsible attorney or firm. MGM may coordinate authorized workflows but does not provide legal services or interfere with professional independence
What happens after I submit the preliminary assessment?
The team checks whether the request is within MGM scope and shares the next possible operational step. Submission is not a contract, does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not obligate MGM to accept the project
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Professionals
Do I need to know which visa to choose?
No. We start with your trajectory and what you want to build. Pathway names come later, calmly
Does my trajectory need to be nationally known?
There is no single answer. Education, results, leadership, projects and professional opportunities can weigh differently depending on the pathway and each person’s context
Do all pathways require an employer?
No. Some involve an employer; others follow a different logic. MGM helps organize the picture so you understand the differences clearly
What is the difference between EB-3 and H-1B?
Both may involve an employer, but they serve different purposes: one points to permanent residence; the other is temporary and tied to certain occupations. Fit depends on your context
Can I include my spouse and children?
On many pathways, family members may accompany the principal. Conditions vary · and are clarified at the right time for your scenario
Do I need to send documents now?
No. The first step gathers the essentials about your trajectory and goals. Documents come later if deeper work is needed
What happens after I submit the assessment?
The team reviews what you shared, may ask for clarifications and explains the next step objectively
Does the preliminary assessment create any commitment?
No. Submitting the preliminary assessment does not require you to hire services. It helps organize initial information and prepare the next contact. It also does not confirm eligibility or guarantee an outcome
Do I need to have received a famous international award?
Not necessarily. A highly relevant award may be part of the file, but the trajectory can also be organized with other types of recognition and documentation. No single element confirms eligibility · legal review belongs to an independent attorney
Do I need a job offer or sponsoring employer?
In many EB-1A coordination scenarios, the project does not start from a sponsored job offer. Whether a self-petition structure fits — and what the case requires — is independent-attorney analysis; MGM organizes context and the next operational step
Does meeting three criteria guarantee approval?
No. Counting criteria does not confirm eligibility or approval. Legal review of the evidence belongs to an independent attorney; MGM organizes information and documents for the next step · with no outcome guarantee
Can I include my spouse and children?
In some categories, a spouse and children may be included in project organization as family members. Whether and how that applies to your case depends on individual analysis by an authorized professional · the preliminary assessment helps gather context
Do I need to keep working in the same field?
In many EB-1A scenarios, continuity of work in the field is part of what an independent attorney reviews. MGM helps organize the professional context · without confirming eligibility or outcome
What is the difference between EB-1A and EB-2 NIW?
They are distinct residence pathways with different logics: one more tied to recognition of the trajectory; another to a proposed endeavor with its own analysis. Which, if either, fits your picture belongs to the preliminary assessment and, when legal service is engaged, to an independent attorney
Do I need to send documents in the first assessment?
No. The preliminary assessment starts with basic information about your trajectory and goals. Documents may be requested later if deeper work is needed
Does the preliminary assessment confirm my eligibility?
No. The assessment organizes initial information and prepares the next contact. It does not replace individual legal analysis and does not guarantee eligibility, approval or outcome
Who performs the legal analysis?
Legal analysis, when required, is performed by an independent attorney duly licensed in the United States
What happens after I submit the assessment?
The team reviews the initial information and may contact you to clarify details, explain the next step and, when applicable, coordinate participation by an independent attorney
Is a master’s or doctorate enough for NIW?
No. An advanced degree alone does not conclude NIW eligibility. Case-element review belongs to an independent attorney; MGM organizes professional context and the next operational step · with no outcome guarantee
Can I qualify with a bachelor’s degree and experience?
There are scenarios where education and experience enter profile organization, but no public shortcut confirms eligibility. Legal analysis belongs to an independent attorney; use the preliminary assessment to gather context · with no guarantee of approval or outcome
Do I need a job offer?
In some NIW scenarios, the project is organized without starting from a job offer typical of other sponsored pathways. Whether that applies to your case — and under what conditions — is independent-attorney analysis; MGM coordinates information and the next step
Does high demand in my profession prove national interest?
Not by itself. Market demand alone does not confirm national interest or eligibility. MGM organizes proposal context; legal analysis belongs to an independent attorney
Must the proposal benefit the entire United States?
There is no single answer on this page. National importance and proposal applicability are case questions — reviewed by an independent attorney, not by this FAQ. The preliminary assessment gathers context for the next step
What is the difference between EB-2 NIW and EB-1A?
They are distinct residence pathways with different logics: one more tied to a proposed endeavor with its own analysis; another to recognition of the trajectory. Which, if either, fits your picture belongs to the preliminary assessment and, when legal service is engaged, to an independent attorney
Do I need to open a company?
No. Opening a company is not an automatic NIW condition or an outcome guarantee. Project structure must fit the planned work and be reviewed case by case — legally by an independent attorney when engaged
Can my spouse and children be included?
In some categories, a spouse and children may be included in project organization as family members. Whether and how that applies to your case depends on individual analysis by an authorized professional · the preliminary assessment helps gather context
Does the preliminary assessment confirm my eligibility?
No. The assessment organizes initial information and prepares the next contact. It does not replace individual legal analysis and does not guarantee eligibility, approval or outcome
Who performs the legal analysis?
Legal analysis, when required, is performed by an independent attorney duly licensed in the United States
Do I need to be famous?
No. Popular fame is not the point of coordination. What gets organized is evidence of recognition in the field · legal review of that evidence belongs to an independent attorney
Can I self-petition?
In general, an O-1 petition is filed by a U.S. employer or agent, not by the professional as a self-petition. The concrete structure of your case is reviewed by an independent attorney; MGM coordinates information and participants
Does O-1 have an annual lottery?
Not in the same model as other categories with annual selection. That does not remove the need for a well-organized project nor confirm eligibility or outcome
Can my spouse work?
Study or work authorization for dependents depends on the classification and the case. Do not treat this FAQ as a definitive rule — confirm with an independent attorney; the preliminary assessment organizes context
Does MGM find a company to sponsor me?
No. We do not sell jobs or provide sponsors. Our work begins with a real opportunity
Does an approved PERM mean I already have a Green Card?
No. It is one stage. Petition, visa availability and the residence stage still follow
Can I file the PERM myself?
In general, the PERM labor stage is led by the employer. You contribute information and documents; MGM coordinates operational organization when there is a real project · without replacing legal analysis
How long does it take?
It varies by stage and case. We do not promise a fixed timeline
Can I file the H-1B myself?
In many scenarios, the petition starts with the U.S. company; the professional contributes information and documents. Your case structure is confirmed in project organization and, when engaged, with an independent attorney
Does every H-1B go through the annual selection?
Not in every scenario. There are distinct tracks depending on context. MGM helps organize the picture; concluding which path applies, when legal service is engaged, belongs to an independent attorney
Does a degree guarantee the role?
No. A degree alone does not guarantee role fit or approval. The link among education, role and employer need is reviewed in the case — legally by an independent attorney when engaged
Does H-1B automatically turn into a Green Card?
No. It is generally temporary. Permanent residence, if it fits your picture, is a separate project organization — with no automatic transition guarantee. The preliminary assessment and, when engaged, an independent attorney guide the next step
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Business
Do I need to know which visa to choose before the assessment?
No. The preliminary assessment starts with the business goal, capital or operation involved and current context. You do not need to master category names to take the first step
What is the difference between E-2 and EB-5?
No. In high-level coordination terms: E-2 is often treated as a temporary visa tied to investment and directing a business; EB-5 as a permanent-residence pathway based on investment, with its own stages. Which, if either, fits your goal depends on profile and individual analysis; the preliminary assessment organizes that starting point
Do L-1 and EB-1C require a multinational company?
In many coordination scenarios, they involve related entities and multinational transfer or leadership. Details depend on structure and role · organized case by case; legal conclusions belong to an independent attorney when engaged
Does MGM sell jobs or find sponsors?
No. MGM does not sell jobs or invent sponsors. We coordinate information, documents and participants when there is a real business or investment project to organize
Can I include my spouse and children?
In some categories, a spouse and children may be included in project organization as family members. Whether and how that applies to your case depends on individual analysis by an authorized professional · the preliminary assessment helps gather context
What happens after I submit the assessment?
MGM receives the initial information, organizes the picture presented and contacts you to guide the next step. Submission does not conclude eligibility or outcome
Does the preliminary assessment create any commitment?
No. Submitting does not require you to hire services. It helps organize initial information and prepare the next contact. It also does not confirm eligibility or guarantee an outcome
Is E-2 the same as EB-5?
No. In high-level coordination terms: E-2 is often treated as a temporary visa tied to investment and directing a business; EB-5 as a permanent-residence pathway based on investment, with its own stages. Which, if either, fits your goal depends on profile and individual analysis
Do I need to have completed the investment to assess?
Not necessarily. The preliminary assessment starts with the goal, business profile and current context. You do not need to complete the investment to take the first organizational step
Does MGM sell businesses or franchises?
No. MGM does not sell businesses, franchises or guarantee returns. We coordinate document and administrative organization when there is a real project to structure
Can I include family members in E-2?
In some categories, a spouse and children may be included in project organization as family members. Whether and how that applies to your case depends on individual analysis by an authorized professional · the preliminary assessment helps gather context
Does MGM provide legal advice?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and project participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Does the assessment guarantee eligibility?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
Does L-1 cover any international transfer?
As a rule, L-1 involves an intracompany transfer between related entities for executive, managerial or specialized-knowledge roles. Fit depends on corporate structure, role and company history
What is the difference between L-1 and EB-1C?
L-1 is a temporary intracompany-transfer visa. EB-1C is a permanent-residence (Green Card) path for certain multinational managers or executives. In some scenarios both may deserve review · with no promise of fit
Does the company already need a U.S. operation?
There are scenarios transferring into an existing entity and scenarios involving a new operation. What must be clear is the relationship between entities, the person’s role and document organization. That is explored in the assessment
Does MGM provide legal advice on L-1?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and project participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Can I include family members in an L-1 process?
In some categories, a spouse and children may be included in project organization as family members. Whether and how that applies to your case depends on individual analysis by an authorized professional · the preliminary assessment helps gather context
Does the preliminary assessment guarantee eligibility?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
Is EB-1C the same as L-1?
No. L-1 is a temporary intracompany-transfer visa. EB-1C is a permanent-residence (Green Card) path for certain multinational managers or executives
Do I already need L-1 to pursue EB-1C?
Not necessarily. In some scenarios the pathways relate; in others the review starts from corporate structure and the leadership role. Fit must be organized case by case · with no promise of classification
Does the company need to be large?
Size alone is not the point. What must be clear is the relationship between entities, the manager or executive role and document organization. That is explored in the assessment
Does MGM provide legal advice on EB-1C?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and project participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Can I include family members in an EB-1C process?
In some categories, a spouse and children may be included in project organization as family members. Whether and how that applies to your case depends on individual analysis by an authorized professional · the preliminary assessment helps gather context
Does the preliminary assessment guarantee eligibility?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
Is EB-5 the same as the E-2 visa?
No. In high-level coordination terms: E-2 is often treated as a temporary visa tied to investment and directing a business; EB-5 as a permanent-residence pathway based on investment, with its own stages. Which, if either, fits your goal depends on profile and individual analysis
Does MGM sell EB-5 investment projects or slots?
No. MGM does not sell investment projects or guarantee returns. We coordinate document and administrative organization when there is a real project to structure
What is conditional residence in EB-5?
In many EB-5 scenarios, permanent residence begins with conditions and requires organized document continuity. Details depend on the case and need careful review
Do I need capital already invested to start the assessment?
Not necessarily. The preliminary assessment starts with the goal, project profile and current context. You do not need to complete the investment to take the first organizational step
Does MGM provide legal or investment advice?
No. MGM coordinates the mobility project. Legal advice belongs to an independent licensed attorney; investment and financial-risk decisions belong to the investor and qualified professionals in those fields
Does the preliminary assessment guarantee EB-5 approval?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not guarantee eligibility, approval or outcome
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Families
Do I need to know which form to choose before the assessment?
No. The preliminary assessment starts with the family situation, current status and permanence or citizenship goal. You do not need to master form names to take the first step
What is the difference between marriage and kinship in these pathways?
They are distinct family ties that, in some scenarios, support different residence pathways. Fit depends on family history and the case · confirmed in the preliminary assessment and, when engaged, with an independent attorney · with no eligibility guarantee in this FAQ
Is marriage-based residence always permanent from the start?
No. In many scenarios, marriage-based residence begins with conditions and requires organized document continuity. Details depend on the case and need careful review
Does MGM provide legal advice on family immigration?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and project participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Can I include children in the same process?
In some categories, a spouse and children may be included in project organization as family members. Whether and how that applies to your case depends on individual analysis by an authorized professional · the preliminary assessment helps gather context
Does the preliminary assessment guarantee eligibility or approval?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
Do I need to know whether it is marriage or kinship before assessing?
No. The preliminary assessment starts with the family situation, current status and residence goal. You do not need to master the distinction between categories to take the first step
Does MGM handle any type of kinship?
No. MGM organizes residence processes within the family categories it coordinates. Fit must be understood case by case · with no invented relationship list and no eligibility confirmation in this FAQ
Is family immigration only the initial residence petition?
No. Family immigration covers residence pathways based on an eligible relationship. In some scenarios there are continuity stages after conditional residence · organized in the case context, without a standalone public page
Does MGM provide legal advice?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and project participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Can I include children?
In some categories, a spouse and children may be included in project organization as family members. Whether and how that applies to your case depends on individual analysis by an authorized professional · the preliminary assessment helps gather context
Does the assessment guarantee eligibility?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
Is N-400 the same as a Green Card?
No. A Green Card is permanent residence. N-400 is the naturalization stage · U.S. citizenship · a process of its own and distinct
Do I already need to be a permanent resident?
As a rule, naturalization starts from permanent residence and other applicable conditions. The preliminary assessment helps understand current status and what still needs to be organized · with no automatic eligibility conclusion
Does MGM provide legal advice?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and project participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Does the assessment guarantee approval?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not guarantee eligibility, approval or outcome
Do family members need to naturalize together?
Not necessarily. Each person has their own history and stage. Family organization can be coordinated, but fit must be confirmed case by case
What happens after submitting the assessment?
You leave with a clear next step. If we move forward together, MGM leads document and administrative organization per scope · with no guarantee of approval or outcome
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Already in the U.S. / Status
Do I need to know the form name before the assessment?
No. The preliminary assessment starts with current status, time of stay and what you intend to organize. You do not need to master form names to take the first step
Does MGM handle any change of status?
No. Change of status is limited to selected categories served by MGM, with preliminary screening. Cases outside that scope are guided with honesty
Are F-1, OPT, COS and I-539 the same process?
No. They are different moments and instruments in the journey of someone already in the U.S. Fit depends on current status and goal · organized case by case in the preliminary assessment; legal conclusions, when engaged, belong to an independent attorney
Does MGM provide legal advice on status?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and project participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Can I connect my situation to family or business?
Yes, when the scenario requires it. The Families and Business hubs gather related pathways; in the preliminary assessment we organize the starting point from your current context
Does the preliminary assessment guarantee eligibility or approval?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
Does MGM handle any change of status?
No. Change of status is limited to selected categories served by MGM, with preliminary screening. Cases outside that scope are guided with honesty
Do I need to leave the United States to change status?
In many scenarios, change of status is requested without leaving the U.S. Fit depends on current status, the intended category and applicable rules · and must be organized case by case
Is change of status the same as I-539?
No. In general, I-539 addresses extension or maintenance of current status; change of status evaluates a new category. Correct organization depends on the goal
Does MGM provide legal advice on change of status?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Which change-of-status categories does MGM serve?
Only selected categories confirmed by operations. The nominal list remains
Does the preliminary assessment guarantee eligibility or approval?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
Do I need to know the form name before the assessment?
No. The preliminary assessment starts with current status, the study program and what you intend to organize
Are F-1 and OPT the same process?
No. F-1 is study status in an approved program; OPT is post-completion work authorization related to F-1 in many scenarios
Does MGM provide legal advice on F-1?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Can I connect F-1 to a later change of status?
In some scenarios, yes · within selected categories served by MGM and after screening. It is not automatic or guaranteed
Does MGM sell the school program or the F-1 visa?
No. MGM coordinates organization of the mobility project. Courses and degrees, when relevant, belong to their own institutions · they are not sold by MGM as a visa
Does the preliminary assessment guarantee eligibility or approval?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
Is OPT automatic when F-1 ends?
No. OPT depends on eligibility, timelines and its own document organization. Fit must be confirmed case by case
Are OPT and change of status the same thing?
No. OPT is post-completion work authorization tied to F-1 in many scenarios; change of status evaluates a new immigration category
Does MGM provide legal advice on OPT?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Can I evaluate change of status after OPT?
In some scenarios, yes · within selected categories and after screening. It is not automatic or guaranteed
Do I need a job before talking to MGM?
Not necessarily. The preliminary assessment organizes the current picture and what still needs to be explored · including if employment is not yet defined
Does the preliminary assessment guarantee eligibility or approval?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
Is I-539 the same as change of status?
No. In general, I-539 addresses extension or maintenance of current nonimmigrant status; change of status evaluates a new category
When should I start organizing the extension?
Ahead of the end of authorized status, so documents and participants can be organized without improvisation. Specific timelines depend on the case
Does MGM provide legal advice on I-539?
No. MGM coordinates information, documents and participants. Legal strategy, advice and representation belong to an independent licensed attorney when engaged
Can I change course and evaluate change of status?
Yes, when the scenario requires it · within selected categories and after screening. The preliminary assessment helps organize the starting point
Do dependents go on the same I-539 petition?
Dependents may need their own organization depending on the category and circumstances. That is confirmed case by case — in the preliminary assessment and, when engaged, with an independent attorney
Does the preliminary assessment guarantee eligibility or approval?
No. The preliminary assessment organizes the picture and guides the next step. It does not conclude eligibility, approval or outcome
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Assessment and costs
Does the preliminary assessment have a fee?
The first contact through the site preliminary assessment is the entry point to understand your picture. Coordination fees, when applicable, are communicated transparently after screening · there is no public price list at this time
Does MGM publish official government (USCIS) fees?
When official fees or timelines are mentioned, they must come from current official sources with a date. Without a verifiable source on the site, the topic is not listed as a fee table
Does submitting the form obligate me to hire?
No. Submission is not a contract, does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not obligate MGM to accept the project
Is my data kept safe?
We handle data according to the site Privacy Policy. Do not send a passport, SSN or sensitive files at this stage
Can I start with the FAQ or articles?
Yes. Informational content helps you organize better questions. When it makes sense, start the preliminary assessment with the context you already have
Informational content. Eligibility and applicable strategy depend on individual assessment by an authorized legal professional.