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Extraordinary Ability Immigration National Interest Waiver

Can I Qualify for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) Without a Degree?

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category that permits applicants to self-petition. The NIW falls under the EB-2 green card category, which means that any applicant must have an advanced degree or equivalent (a baccalaureate or…

Khadija DerrickMarch 10, 2021

Immigration TN Visa

Do I need an evaluation of my foreign educational credentials for TN Visas?

In short, TN applicants who received a degree from an educational institution not located in Canada, Mexico, or the United States must provide an evaluation of their foreign educational credentials. Background The TN – or “Trade National” – visa was…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 8, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is a Master’s degree exemption for the purposes of H-1B visa?

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. There are a limited number of H-1B petitions that USCIS can adjudicate every year - 65,000 Regular Cap petitions as set by the…

Jenny ZhanJuly 23, 2020