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.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 17, 2023
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.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 13, 2023
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.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2023
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…
Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickDecember 8, 2022
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…
Khadija DerrickNovember 28, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2022
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…
Khadija DerrickOctober 3, 2022
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…
Khadija DerrickSeptember 15, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 5, 2022
We just had a National Interest Waiver approval for an innovative entrepreneur who provides a unique solution in a particular space.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 1, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickAugust 31, 2022
We just had a National Interest Waiver approval for an innovative entrepreneur who provides a unique solution in a particular space.
Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickJune 3, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickMarch 29, 2022
Contrary to popular belief, not all pilots qualify for an NIW. Applicants need to present a specific plan to advance the field as a whole.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 9, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 26, 2022
On January 21, 2022, USCIS published significant updates to its guidelines that outline how national interest waiver (NIW) cases are adjudicated.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 24, 2022
NIW petitioners should propose more than a simple job search, they should present evidence of interest in their specific research or business project.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 20, 2022
NIW strategy for entrepreneurs – how to successfully argue substantial merit and national importance
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.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 20, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 19, 2022
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.
Khadija DerrickDecember 8, 2021
General category NIW can be a more convenient alternative than Physician NIW or PERM for foreign medical doctors immigrating to the U.S.
Khadija DerrickDecember 3, 2021
