Avoid common pitfalls in your NIW application with our expert tips. Secure your U.S. future today.
Khadija DerrickApril 8, 2024
Explore the difference between Substantial Merit and National Importance in NIW petitions and how they impact your immigration journey.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 22, 2024
If the basis of the national interest waiver was a beneficiary’s contributions to an industry which can be utilized by another employer, the petition may remain valid, even if the beneficiary changes jobs.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 9, 2024
We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Nebraska Service Center in approximately two weeks after it was filed with premium processing.
Khadija DerrickDecember 21, 2023
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.
Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2023
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 endeavor, and interest from potential customers.
Khadija DerrickDecember 8, 2023
An NIW case study that found National Importance for an applicant who proposed to develop and distribute a mobile app for people with disabilities.
Khadija DerrickNovember 27, 2023
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 in a large scale, or offer the potential to broadly…
Khadija DerrickNovember 24, 2023
We just had a National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved in 5 days from USCIS Nebraska Service Center after submission with premium processing.
Khadija DerrickNovember 8, 2023
No, you should not submit Wikipedia as evidence of facts impacting your eligibility for an immigration benefit, because USCIS will not assign weight to information from Wikipedia, due to its nature as an open, user-edited internet site with no assurances…
Khadija DerrickOctober 31, 2023
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.
Khadija DerrickOctober 3, 2023
We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Texas Service Center in only 2 days after it was filed with premium processing.
Khadija DerrickOctober 2, 2023
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 under the NIW pathway.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2023
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 as a whole and showing large scale economic impact.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 26, 2023
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.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 22, 2023
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.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 20, 2023
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 a letter from a government agency.
Khadija DerrickJuly 13, 2023
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.
Khadija DerrickJuly 11, 2023
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 importance. Applicants can benefit from developing additional arguments why their…
Khadija DerrickJuly 7, 2023
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 impact the field as a whole, and therefore the benefits…
Khadija DerrickJuly 6, 2023
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 the NIW.
Khadija DerrickJuly 4, 2023
This post summarizes the nuances of how expert letters play different roles in O1, EB1, and NIW petitions and how they are prepared differently.
Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2023
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 may be best suited for either option.
Khadija DerrickJune 21, 2023
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 or to change status.
Khadija DerrickJune 14, 2023
