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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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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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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To maximize NIW approval potential for STEM professionals, showcasing the applicant’s research, contribution to patents, awards and recognitions, and previous projects in industry settings can help.
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Entrepreneurs can rely on alternative forms of evidence to prove they are well positioned to advance their endeavor for an NIW petition, including ownership of entity, incubator admission, outside investment,…
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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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This post analyzes an NIW approval case study for a finance researcher, which shows how petitioners in a non-tech field (e.g., economics, social sciences, or humanities) can also prepare a…
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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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This post summarizes the updates to NIW policy in 2022-2023 and introduces some trends in how the NIW criteria are interpreted.
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You certainly can! Clients sometimes come to us and relay advice they heard from other attorneys that having a Google Scholar profile and a citation count is “mandatory” to qualify…
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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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While NIW applicants can provide more detailed explanation and evidence of their proposed endeavor after receiving an RFE, they cannot materially change their endeavor to something inconsistent to what they…
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Although publishing papers and patents can help an NIW petition, applicants can be approved without papers or patents if they can show a significant degree of influence and impact in…
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Los solicitantes de NIW deben proponer algo más que una simple búsqueda de empleo, deben presentar pruebas de interés en su investigación específica o proyecto empresarial.
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NIW and EB1A green card applicants have the ability to self-petition or may be sponsored by an employer.
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It is a common misconception that pilots automatically qualify for a national interest waiver (NIW) green card because the United States has a shortage of pilots. The pilot’s project in…
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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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Yes! A recent appeals decision confirms how the National Interest Waiver (NIW) can be a successful green card pathway for professionals in humanities fields, such as philosophy.
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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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Following the landmark Matter of Dhanasar decision in 2016, an increasing number of entrepreneurs have self-petitioned and obtained permanent residency through the EB-1 National Interest Waiver (NIW) category.
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The NIW is typically sought out by scientists who lead and develop original research in topics highly important to the country, but it can also be used – with the…
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For a successful NIW petition for an avionics engineer and entrepreneur, be sure to show broad impacts that extend beyond your clients and show significant job creation potential.
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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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On January 21, 2022, USCIS published significant updates to its guidelines that outline how national interest waiver (NIW) cases are adjudicated. Detailed sections were added that provide valuable insights for…
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