Madeline Stuart is a worldwide phenomenon. She is a powerful advocate for inclusiveness and diversity in modeling. At just 20 years of age she is already a household name around the world, with over 750,000 social media fans following her successful campaign to become the first professional model with Down syndrome. Madeline’s story captured the world’s attention from the minute it went viral, with nearly 7 million people following the inspiring weight loss journey that kick started her modeling career.
The impact she has had on the fashion industry thus far is astounding and evident in her achievements. She has graced the runways at fashion events around the globe and makes special appearances for various charities. Madeline Stuart has had over 200 pieces of high profile media pieces published about her in the world’s most prolifically read magazines such as Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, CNN, People, Self, USA Today,and Huffington Post, to name a few. The fashion brand Ever Maya created a handbag after her called “The Madeline,” donating proceeds to the National Down Syndrome Society. Madeline has also been spotlighted as the “face” of the make-up company, GlossiGirl. She will now assume the role of Brand Ambassador for Art Hearts and will appear on behalf of the renowned fashion organization at prestigious runway shows in the U.S. and internationally.
According to Michael Wildes, “It was an honor and a privilege to present Madeline with her O-1 visa, we have no doubt that she will continue to grow professionally and be a source of pride to all who know her”.
In order to qualify for an O-1 visa which allows individuals of extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, education or business to live and work in the United States, a foreign national must provide adequate documentation to demonstrate that he/she has sustained national or international acclaim in their field.
In addition, the individual must provide substantial evidence to prove that he/she meets 3 of the 6 evidence categories defined by statute, as well as a written advisory opinion from a labor union or relevant peer group. The O-1 visa applicant must also show that he/she has an offer of employment in the United States to work in his/her field of expertise (or several offers of employment from multiple sources, along with a third-party Agent to petition on the individual’s behalf and connect him/her to the multiple employers).
For more than fifty six years, the firm of Wildes & Weinberg has concentrated its practice in all aspects of U.S. immigration and nationality law, servicing the immigration requirements of prominent American and International individuals and corporations, banks, industrial, financial and manufacturing concerns, and law firms in connection with the personnel needs of their foreign national employees. In addition, the firm has a distinguished clientele and has done substantial immigration work for investors, scientists, physicians, bankers, performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors, athletes, fine artists, art dealers, curators, musicians, and literary agents.
For more information on the O-1 visa category, which allows individuals of extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, education and business to live and work in the United States, please visit our Immigration 101 page or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com.
