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korean blogNIW application and F1 status
Oct 14, 2024
Imagine you’re an international student on an F-1 visa, taking advantage of OPT to gain some hands-on experience in your...
read moreEvidentiary Weights of Recommendation Letter for NIW Application
Oct 7, 2024
In evaluating National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) pays particular...
read moreNIW Success Story - Architect
Oct 7, 2024
One of our recent success stories involved a talented construction inspector from Pakistan, who made significant contributions...
read moreWhy Was This Accountant's NIW denied
Oct 7, 2024
One of our recent success stories involved a talented construction inspector from Pakistan, who made significant contributions to the development...
read moreApplying for NIW While Unemployed: Strategies for Success
Sep 30, 2024
When applying for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) while unemployed, it's essential to focus on demonstrating both past...
read moreNIW Proposed Endeavor Medical Doctor National Importance
Sep 24, 2024
A National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a powerful tool for professionals seeking employment-based immigration to the United States without requiring a job offer...
read moreNIW for Artists Required for Higher Standard of Review
Sep 24, 2024
The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) ruling focused on whether the petitioner, a marketing and digital strategist working with Latin music artists...
read moreImmigration Attorney in Indiana – National Interest Waiver (NIW) Denial Based on Exceptional Ability Without an Advanced Degree
Sep 17, 2024
This case, a non-precedent decision from the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO), highlights the challenges...
read moreImmigration Attorney in Indiana – Insights on a National Interest Waiver Appeal for Forensic Accounting Services
Sep 17, 2024
On July 25, 2024, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) issued a decision regarding an appeal from a forensic...
read moreExperienced Immigration Attorney in Indiana – A Lesson in National Interest Waiver Case Dismissals
Sep 17, 2024
On July 29, 2021, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) dismissed a significant National Interest Waiver (NIW)...
read moreExperienced Immigration Attorney for Indiana and Surrounding States - Key Lessons from a National Interest Waiver Appeal
Sep 17, 2024
On August 22, 2024, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) rendered a decision that holds...
read moreBusiness Plan and its evidentiary weight
Aug 20, 2024
The document from the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) dated July 25, 2024, regards an appeal of...
read moreApplication Process
Aug 16, 2024
Q. What can I do now to prepare my application before the process begins?...
read moreQuestions related to potential beneficiaries
Aug 16, 2024
Q. If my request for Keeping Families Together is approved, will I accrue unlawful presence?...
read moreNIW and STEM Majors
Aug 16, 2024
The fact sheet from USCIS provides an overview of STEM-related petition trends in the EB-2 and O-1A categories from FY 2018 to FY 2023...
read moreThere's No Disadvantage for Social Science Majors When Applying for NIW!
Aug 14, 2024
When considering applying for the NIW (National Interest Waiver), many people often worry about...
read moreUnderstanding the Importance of Tenancy by the Entirety in Indiana for Homeowners
June 24, 2024
In Indiana, holding property as tenants by the entirety is a highly advantageous form of...
read moreUpgrading a Pending NIW to Premium Processing: A Step-by-Step Guide
June 19, 2024
The introduction of Premium Processing for National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions has been a significant...
read moreNational Interest Waiver: Advanced Degree Requirement and Relevant Documentation
June 14, 2024
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a provision within the United States immigration policy that...
read moreSelf Petition for L1 Visa of Sole Proprietorship
October 24, 2023
The Policy Manual update affirms the existing guidance. The update distinguishes a sole proprietor...
read moreL1 Visa – US Intra Company Transferee Visa
August 17, 2023
Proving a qualifying relationship between a U.S. company and a foreign parent company is...
read moreWaiver of Inadmissibility : Extreme Hardship Standards
July 13, 2023
The extreme hardship waiver, formally known as the “Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver”...
read moreImportance of have a Will prepared from an Immigrant’s perspective
June 13, 2023
In the pursuit of new beginnings in a foreign land, immigrants often find themselves immersed in...
read moreEmployment-Based Green Card Priority Date Retrogression
June 11, 2023
According to the visa bulletin released in 2023, priority dates have retrogressed in some...
read moreThe Importance of Time Frame in National Interest Waiver Applications
May 25, 2023
When applying for a National Interest Waiver (NIW), it is important to provide...
read moreUpdate on DED for Hong Kong as of May 3, 2023
May 16, 2023
On May 3, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced...
read moreH1b and NIW Application
May 2, 2023
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a type of employment-based immigration...
read moreWhat is extreme hardship waiver?
May 1, 2023
Extreme hardship is a legal term used in the context of U.S. immigration law. It refers to the...
read moreList of TPS designated countries currently open to registration as of April 2023
April 11, 2023
Ukraine TPS Designated Through: October 19, 2023 Registration Period: April 19, 2022...
read moreRemoval of 60 days rule for I-693 (Medical Examination Report)
April 5, 2023
The recent announcement by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
read moreTemporary Increasing of EAD automatic extension for 540 days
March 21, 2023
There is a system in place where the validity period of the Work Permit...
read moreRetrogression of Priority Dates
March 21, 2023
Retrogression of priority dates occurs when there are more immigrant visa applications submitted...
read moreParole Program for International Entrepreneur
March 14, 2023
The USCIS Parole Program for International Entrepreneurs is a program designed to allow...
read moreProcesses for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
February 4, 2023
DHS has announced processes through which nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and...
read moreResidence Abroad Requirement for F1 and M1 visa application
August 23, 2022
Department of States updated the Foreign Affair Manual to include residence abroad requirement for...
read moreIs it alright to receive Covid-19 benefits in terms of Public Charge?
June 9, 2022
This is one of the questions most frequently asked by many during the Pandemic times...
read moreWhat is good and bad under the new Public Charge Rule
June 8, 2022
Here is the excerpts from USCIS website in pertinent to new Public Charge Rules. This tells you what...
read moreCDC Requirements for Immigrant Medical Examinations
October 13, 2021
The current pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been determined by the...
read moreCategories allowed for automatic extension of 180 days for EAD
September 2, 2021
(a)(3) Refugee; (a)(5) Asylee; (a)(7) N-8 or N-9; (a)(8) Citizen of Micronesia...
read moreDon’t want to deal with PERM? Let’s talk about NIW Green Card!
August 24, 2021
National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an exception for EB-2. It provides applicants a path to...
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