We just had a EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved without an RFE from USCIS Nebraska Service Center approximately two months after it was filed with premium processing.
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Explore how cybersecurity professionals can secure a green card through the National Interest Waiver (NIW). Learn the key to a successful petition.
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A junior researcher of medical psychology was found eligible EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) based on his critical supporting role on a longitudinal epidemiological study funded by U.S. government agencies.
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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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Yes, you can extend your H1B status beyond the 6 years limit if you have an approved I-140 EB2 NIW petition and your priority date is not current.
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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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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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As a part of the EB2 NIW green card application, applicant will be required to attend an interview with either a consular officer or a USCIS officer. This post will…
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The ability to self-petition, flexibility in the type of work, faster processing times, and accessibility for a wide variety of professionals make the NIW green card an advantageous choice.
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Artists can qualify for the EB2 NIW green card if they present sufficient evidence to show their activities will “broadly enhance cultural or artistic enrichment” in the United States. The…
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Yes, it is possible for a lawyer to qualify for an EB2 NIW (national interest waiver) green card, provided the applicant can prove their work has national or global implications…
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Federal courts do not have jurisdiction to review USCIS’s denial of a National Interest Waiver per Poursina v. USCIS, 936 F.3d 868 (9th Cir. 2019), but they can review EB1A…
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Due to an increase in demand, the State Department announced retrogression and final action cutoff dates for certain EB-1, EB,2, EB-3, and EB-5 applicants.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Foreign workers who are being sponsored for green cards through the PERM process must produce proof of qualifications, such as employer experience letters, at the I-140 stage of the process.
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Generally, for an Eb-2 and Eb-3 green card petitions, the employer cannot just file a green card petition with USCIS, but will first have to get an approved PERM Labor…
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When filing an employment based Adjustment of Status, you may also have to submit a Supplement J form.
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The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card option in the EB-2 category. To qualify for an EB-2, the applicant must have an advanced degree or its…
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In the newly released 2018 visa bulletin, EB-2 and EB-3 visas have restored to current worldwide expect for China, the Philippines, and India after it was retrogressed for almost 2…
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Announced in the September Visa Bulletin, Employment-Based Immigration: Second Preference (EB-2) visa have retrogressed for all countries except India to January 1, 2013, India has retrogressed to January 1, 2007.…
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