An endeavor’s substantial merit may be established without immediate or quantifiable economic impact. To also have national importance, the impact of the specific endeavor itself must be broad enough.
It is a common misconception that pilots automatically qualify for a national interest waiver (NIW) green card because the United States has a shortage of pilots. The pilot’s project in the United States must stand to advance the aviation field…
Premium processing is now available for all EB1C and EB2 NIW applicants. The fee is $2,500 and USCIS will issue a decision within 45 days of receiving a complete petition.
Yes! A recent appeals decision confirms how the National Interest Waiver (NIW) can be a successful green card pathway for professionals in humanities fields, such as philosophy.
For an EB1A petition the main focus is the proving applicant is a well-known famous figure in their field. For an EB2 NIW petition, the focus is the applicant’s plans in the U.S. and whether the proposed work has national…
Projected job creation in the low-dozens may not suffice to persuade the government that an entrepreneurial endeavor is of “national importance” to be approved for NIW.
To maximize the chances of approval of an NIW green card petition, the applicant must take care to identify and present sufficient details on how his or her specific work will “impact the United States at a level commensurate with…
In order to have probative value, foreign equivalency reports must explain the applicant’s courses and credit hours taken and show analysis and knowledge of the foreign education system.
We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Nebraska Service Center in only 1 month after it was filed, without premium processing.
The NIW is typically sought out by scientists who lead and develop original research in topics highly important to the country, but it can also be used – with the right evidence – by supporting professionals who play a key…
Filing an I-140 alone does not allow an applicant to stay beyond expiry of their status in the US. Filing an adjustment-of-status (I-485) before the expiry of their current status will allow an applicant to stay in the US while…
It is very important to include the right level of specific examples and details about the expert, the applicant’s proposed endeavor, and applicant’s prior successful projects, and avoid conclusory or general language.
For a successful NIW petition for an avionics engineer and entrepreneur, be sure to show broad impacts that extend beyond your clients and show significant job creation potential.
Recent changes to the USCIS Policy Manual provided important guidance about alternative forms of evidence entrepreneurs can use to qualify for the NIW green card.
We just had an NIW approval for a client that was an entrepreneur and business owner. The applicant performed consulting services that enhanced the businesses of others.
On January 21, 2022, USCIS published significant updates to its guidelines that outline how national interest waiver (NIW) cases are adjudicated. Detailed sections were added that provide valuable insights for applicants that fall under two categories.
Entrepreneurs can improve their chances at the NIW application by presenting a specific and original value of their offering, evidence of interest from clients, and a good business plan.
Labor shortage in a particular field is not enough to establish national importance. Petitioners must demonstrate spillover effects to industry as a whole beyond one’s immediate employer or clients.
If your NIW or EB-1A was denied, you may have a better chance re-applying with new evidence or with a different case presentation strategy, and a new officer looking at your petition.
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