In assessing the “well positioned” requirement, generally USCIS looks for evidence of a track record of success in the field, a plan for future activities, progress towards achieving the proposed…
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An NIW case study that found National Importance for an applicant who proposed to develop and distribute a mobile app for people with disabilities.
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A successful proposed endeavor may indicate the potential of advancing the field, such as by developing new procedures or products that offer improvements over conventional solutions, deliver services or products…
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By following the four steps – meeting the threshold, national importance, expert letters, and track record of success – you can significantly increase your chances at obtaining the green card…
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Generally it could be challenging for financial professionals to find a strong angle for EB-2 NIW, but there are strategies such as focusing on innovations to the field of finance…
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For a successful NIW application, entrepreneurs need to present sufficient details and supporting documentation of a broader impact on the field, beyond benefitting their company and clients.
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For an NIW petition for a dentist to succeed, it is important to identify the innovative contributions the applicant can offer to the field of dentistry as a whole.
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A degree in and of itself is not sufficient to meet the Well Positioned requirement for the NIW, but junior researchers can rely on alternative forms of evidence such as…
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We just had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Texas Service Center in three weeks after it was filed with premium processing.
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This post present a case study of EB1A approval a public relations (PR) professional, which provides guidance into the types of evidence USCIS is looking for in an EB1A petition.
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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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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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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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Small consulting firms can also be approved for an NIW, depending on what kind of impact it can make to the industry or society as a whole.
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