There is no minimum number of U.S. job creation or revenue generation in the regulations or case law that the government defines as “substantial” at a level to satisfy national…
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To support national importance for NIW, the applicant can focus on their innovative approach or technology that is different and better than the conventional approach in their field. Innovation can…
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Prevailing case law does not consider activities teaching or mentoring junior professionals to have an impact to the field to support a finding of “national importance” for the NIW.
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A clear and detailed narrative of the impact of Petitioner’s research is needed to make the connection between an individual’s previous work and proposed endeavor to support “well positioned” for…
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This post discusses a successful AAO case study of a software developer and entrepreneur who self-petitioned for a NIW and was ultimately approved, which shows the key factors that contribute…
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This post summarizes the nuances of how expert letters play different roles in O1, EB1, and NIW petitions and how they are prepared differently.
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Publications can be used to demonstrate the applicant’s expertise, highlight the applicant’s contributions, and showcase the influence the applicant’s work has had on the field and indicate their future work…
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Nationals of an E-1 visa treaty country must own at least 50% in the E-1 company.
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The L-1 and O-1 visas are both potential options for entrepreneurs who want to work in the United States.
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It may be possible to meet the O1A Awards criterion with a dissertation award within a research university, a Ph.D. scholarship, or an award at a conference.
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If an employer has a layoff within the 6 months prior to filing a PERM application, they may need to notify and consider the laid off U.S. workers for the…
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This Q&A post will answer some of the most commonly found questions about the NIW green card.
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EB2 NIW and PERM are both popular options for foreign workers who seek a U.S. green card through employment. This post will compare these two options and discuss which circumstances…
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This post dispels some common myths about NIW and introduces some reasons why partnering with an experienced lawyer could significantly benefit you in applying for NIW.
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Filing a standalone I-140 and indicating consular processing will not invalidate an applicant’s current F-1 status, but may cause issues if you need to apply for a new F-1 visa…
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This post analyzes an NIW approval case study for an environmental engineer, which shows how a research professional in agricultural sciences can prepare a strong application.
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Employers have until June 30th to file FY 2024 H-1B cap lottery petitions and supporting evidence with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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This post analyzes an NIW approval case study for a transportation researcher, which shows how a research professional in a specific field in data science can prepare a strong application.
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Engineers without papers or patents could showcase the impact of their work possibly by combining a letter from a company insider and objective evidence of the commercial success of a…
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Trips to the U.S. may impact L-1 eligibility and applicants should discuss these potential impacts with an immigration attorney prior to applying for the L-1.
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