In fact, we considered having no recommendation letters in the application package as one of 5 biggest mistakes to make. This is because reference letters can be very useful. These are some of the important aspects your recommenders can help you demonstrate: Relevance of your publication record compared to others in the field Importance of your contributions […]
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USCIS just published the data for approval rates in the employment-based green card categories. This includes approval and denial rate data for the EB2 NIW category. In the National Interest Waiver category, the new official data suggests that we have reached a new low in the approval data. The number of approvals appear to start
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If you’ve ever looked into applying for a green card through the EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) or EB1A Extraordinary Ability categories, you’ve likely encountered the high costs associated with hiring an immigration attorney. The prospect of navigating U.S. immigration law can be intimidating, especially if you’re considering doing it yourself, but the costs of
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When crafting an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition, it’s crucial to understand which arguments will strengthen your case and which can severely weaken it. One of the most common mistakes is focusing on labor shortages to establish national importance. While it might seem compelling to argue that the U.S. needs more professionals in your
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Recently I sat down with George, a musician who successfully navigated the EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) process, for an interview for my YouTube channel. George is an EB2 NIW online course member! His story highlights the potential for individuals in the arts to achieve success through dedication, strategic planning, and a strong case for national interest.
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Cristina was born in Venezuela and is also a European citizen. She is a mental health counselor who recently received approval from USCIS for an I-140 in the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) green card category. As a customer of Oscar’s Green Card products for DIY petitioners, Cristina reached out to me to share her success
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Pasha is a Russian PhD student in SMART manufacturing engineering in North Carolina. Even before graduating as a Doctor he decided to pursue an EB2 NIW green card by himself, without a lawyer, so he and his wife can continue his American life without having to worry too much about their immigration status. He suceeded
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Ali is a cybsercurity professional who recently obtained his I-140 approval towards an EB2 NIW green card. In this category, the petitioner must prove he is an advanced degree holder (or a person of extraordinary ability) and that he complies with the so-called Matter of Dhanasar. This is a three pronged test that includes detailing
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybOTJy6XQOs Many of my YouTube subscribers have asked me if it is a good idea to come to the United States on a visitor visa and submit an EB2 NIW I-140 application, to then adjust their status from the B-1/B-2 visa to a green card. The answer to this question may vary depending on the specific historical
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USCIS, the agency that deals with green card processing within the federal government, publishes statistics regularly. Unfortunately, they not always provide separate numbers for the National Interest Waiver (NIW) category, which is part of the EB-2 class. In this case, I was able to find separate approval rates for EB2 NIW and in this article I
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