Not a smart man

2 hours ago, appleblossom said:

He said he’d won a state championship - I assume that is the highest level he’s achieved. And that’s not the national/international level that EB1 requires. 
 

I have won many international events including World Youth and European Youth Championships. Also won US Grand Prix 2021 which means most tournaments won across US for that year. 

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

He was on a Student visa so must have been playing as an Amateur so I assume Class A, if he was playing as a Professional then there are all sorts of other problems.

Yes, I am a professional player. What problems?

21 hours ago, jackiegringa said:

Honestly I fail to understand what status or work authorization you were here for 4 years after graduation. While the EB1 was being processed, is it like an AOS that you have "authorizied stay"? If you had any income, was it through what type of job/visa? These questions are not just curiosity but for clarity on what type of ban if any you'd be under when you leave the US.

I submitted the paperwork for Green card right before the covid. During covid processing took a very long time and after I got the denial, I appealed it in the court. So the entire process took about 3-4 years and I just got the response from the court. I have a work authorization so I have worked multiple jobs, mainly chess related but also with my major as well as outside of the industry. 

8 minutes ago, GEOntificator said:

I think OP must be in 2400-2500 range, otherwise applying would not make sense. If he responds we will know then.

That’s right, I am exactly in that range. 

3 hours ago, GEOntificator said:

Many, and I mean many chess players who are International Masters or Grandmasters have received GCs via EB1 and still do. I have specific knowledge on this. If the OP is one of them then OP had a decent chance. While we do not know what transpired I would assume that the OP fell under at least one of the above titles to file for EB1 in which case to me that would make total sense.

That is exactly the case. I am an International Master and have actively been competing all my life. 10+ years of teaching experience. 

6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

EB-1 seems a trifle optimistic, who told you this was a good idea?

 

It appears you are currently out of status and deportable so should leave as soon as possible.

Not yet out of status, haven’t received an official denial from USCIS but I do expect it to come soon.

4 minutes ago, OldUser said:

At this point, you're out of status?

I'd consult with a lawyer, but your case seems complex and I don't see your getting O-1 easily if even possible.

Not yet, still waiting for the official denial from the Immigration but since court already sent their decision, I don’t expect it to take long. 

I realized I also have 1 year OPT from the student visa which I haven’t used after graduating because I immediately applied for the Green Card. Can I still use it now that my Student Visa is expired? 

Hi, I am looking for help in regards to my case and any advice would be highly appreciated. 

I originally entered US on a student visa in 2015. Since graduating in 2019-2020, I have been in the Green Card application process through E-B1(extraordinary ability) type visa. I play chess and I have won many tournaments (including Texas State Championship) so I thought that would be enough but USCIS denied my case due to not meeting enough criteria. I appealed in the federal court but court recently made the decision to also support Immigration’s side. I am expecting to get the official response in the nearest future. 

What would be some of my choices to legally stay in the country? 
 

Can I try O-1 if I find the employer? How likely is it to get accepted after recently being rejected from E-B1? 

What if I try going back to University for Masters? How would my status work in this regard because I know one needs to leave the country if they want to renew the student visa. 

Any help or pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.