NIW application and F1 status
Oct 14, 2024 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
In evaluating National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) pays particular...
NIW Success Story - Architect
Oct 7, 2024 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
On August 22, 2024, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) rendered a decision that holds...
Business Plan and its evidentiary weight
Aug 20, 2024 / by Hong-min Jun
The document from the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) dated July 25, 2024, regards an appeal of...
Application Process
Aug 16, 2024 / by Hong-min Jun
Q. What can I do now to prepare my application before the process begins?...
Questions related to potential beneficiaries
Aug 16, 2024 / by Hong-min Jun
Q. If my request for Keeping Families Together is approved, will I accrue unlawful presence?...
NIW and STEM Majors
Aug 16, 2024 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
The Policy Manual update affirms the existing guidance. The update distinguishes a sole proprietor...
L1 Visa – US Intra Company Transferee Visa
August 17, 2023 / by Hong-min Jun
Proving a qualifying relationship between a U.S. company and a foreign parent company is...
Waiver of Inadmissibility : Extreme Hardship Standards
July 13, 2023 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
On May 3, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced...
H1b and NIW Application
May 2, 2023 / by Hong-min Jun
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a type of employment-based immigration...
What is extreme hardship waiver?
May 1, 2023 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
The recent announcement by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
Temporary Increasing of EAD automatic extension for 540 days
March 21, 2023 / by Hong-min Jun
There is a system in place where the validity period of the Work Permit...
Retrogression of Priority Dates
March 21, 2023 / by Hong-min Jun
Retrogression of priority dates occurs when there are more immigrant visa applications submitted...
Parole Program for International Entrepreneur
March 14, 2023 / by Hong-min Jun
The USCIS Parole Program for International Entrepreneurs is a program designed to allow...
Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
February 4, 2023 / by Hong-min Jun
DHS has announced processes through which nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and...
Residence Abroad Requirement for F1 and M1 visa application
August 23, 2022 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
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 / by Hong-min Jun
(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 / by Hong-min Jun
National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an exception for EB-2. It provides applicants a path to...