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NIW 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...

Evidentiary Weights of Recommendation Letter for NIW Application

Oct 7, 2024

In evaluating National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) pays particular...

NIW Success Story - Architect

Oct 7, 2024

One of our recent success stories involved a talented construction inspector from Pakistan, who made significant contributions...

Why 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...

Applying 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...

NIW 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...

NIW 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...

Immigration 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...

Immigration 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...

Experienced 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)...

Experienced 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...

Business Plan and its evidentiary weight

Aug 20, 2024

The document from the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) dated July 25, 2024, regards an appeal of...

Application Process

Aug 16, 2024

Q. What can I do now to prepare my application before the process begins?...

Questions related to potential beneficiaries

Aug 16, 2024

Q. If my request for Keeping Families Together is approved, will I accrue unlawful presence?...

NIW 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...

There'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...

Understanding 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...

Upgrading 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...

National 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...

Self Petition for L1 Visa of Sole Proprietorship

October 24, 2023

The Policy Manual update affirms the existing guidance. The update distinguishes a sole proprietor...

L1 Visa – US Intra Company Transferee Visa

August 17, 2023

Proving a qualifying relationship between a U.S. company and a foreign parent company is...

Waiver of Inadmissibility : Extreme Hardship Standards

July 13, 2023

The extreme hardship waiver, formally known as the “Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver”...

Importance 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...

Employment-Based Green Card Priority Date Retrogression

June 11, 2023

According to the visa bulletin released in 2023, priority dates have retrogressed in some...

The 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...

Update on DED for Hong Kong as of May 3, 2023

May 16, 2023

On May 3, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced...

H1b and NIW Application

May 2, 2023

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a type of employment-based immigration...

What 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...

List 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...

Removal 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)...

Temporary 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...

Retrogression of Priority Dates

March 21, 2023

Retrogression of priority dates occurs when there are more immigrant visa applications submitted...

Parole Program for International Entrepreneur

March 14, 2023

The USCIS Parole Program for International Entrepreneurs is a program designed to allow...

Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

February 4, 2023

DHS has announced processes through which nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and...

Residence 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...

Is 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...

What 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...

CDC Requirements for Immigrant Medical Examinations

October 13, 2021

The current pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been determined by the...

Categories 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...

Don’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...