In January 2025, USCIS published updates in its Policy Manual that clarified the evidentiary requirements that entrepreneurs need to meet to make a successful case for a National Interest Waiver.…
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Applying for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) can be a transformative opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking U.S. permanent residency. The NIW allows applicants to bypass the labour certification process, making it…
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The National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition is a highly popular pathway to obtaining a green card for professionals whose work benefits the United States. However, there is a common and…
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The landscape for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is constantly evolving. In 2025, we are observing new trends in how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudicates these petitions,…
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Applying for a green card under the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) category is a two-step process. While the first step, the I-140 petition, has become much faster, the second…
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Our founder, Ian Scott, recently participated in a fantastic panel discussion in Frankfurt, joining three outstanding colleagues for a lively and insightful conversation on “The National Interest Waiver: Still…
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Navigating the complex world of U.S. immigration can be daunting, especially for high-achieving professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists deciding between the NIW vs O-1 pathways. Both options offer distinct advantages, but…
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The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a powerful pathway to a U.S. Green Card, allowing exceptional professionals to bypass the standard labor certification process. The cornerstone of a successful NIW…
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Receiving approval for your National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, also known as Form I-140, is an important milestone on the path to permanent residency in the United States. However, many…
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The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a unique pathway to U.S. permanent residency for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities whose work benefits the national interest. Understanding the…
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We just successfully secured an NIW approval for an entrepreneur on an E-2 visa who founded a martial arts gym. The applicant proposed to expand the gym to multiple locations in…
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If you're navigating the U.S. immigration process, you might be wondering: Can I apply for two green cards at the same time? The answer is yes—under U.S. immigration law, it…
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We just had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved without an RFE from USCIS Nebraska Service Center within a month after it was filed with premium processing. The…
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This post will compare two fact patterns that show what factors are important for proving that a researcher is well positioned to advance their proposed endeavor to qualify for an…
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Scott Legal P.C. just had an I-485 Green Card petition approved based on EB2 NIW petition for an aircraft engineer and entrepreneur. We initially helped the client file an EB2…
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We were able to turn an RFE into an Approval for an NIW petition for a cross-border investment expert. The applicant proposed to direct a consultancy connecting foreign investors with U.S.…
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On January 15, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updates to its policy manual regarding how it assesses National Interest Waiver (NIW) cases. The new guidance provides additional clarity…
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F-1 visa holders pursuing higher education in the U.S. may wonder whether they can apply for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). The answer is technically yes—an F-1 visa holder…
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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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One of our E-2 clients was just approved for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition.
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