Category Archives: EB-2 Visa
The Benefits Of A National Interest Waiver
A National Interest Waiver – or “NIW,” for short – is an immigrant arrangement that offers a wide variety of unique benefits. Going over these benefits and how they affect one’s life in the United States, while speaking with an immigration lawyer, will allow an immigrant to live a good life in the United… Read More »
You Can Use Citations To Strengthen Your EB-2 NIW Application
Every immigrant is different. And, for this reason, every EB-2 NIW application is a little different; a scientist’s EB-2 NIW application will differ from an entrepreneur’s EB-2 NIW application, for example. Even though the above is true, there are certain things any immigrant can do, regardless of their proposal, to strengthen their EB-2 NIW… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions about the National Interest Waiver Visa (EB-2 NIW)
The possibility of migrating to the United States professionally opens up a horizon full of opportunities but also uncertainties. One of the lesser-known but highly valuable pathways is the National Interest Waiver Visa (EB-2 NIW). Have you ever wondered how certain professionals manage to move to the United States without the need for a… Read More »
Getting A Green Card Through A Physician National Interest Waiver
If an immigrant possesses an exceptional ability, or happens to hold an advanced degree, then they may be able to obtain an EB-2 visa, coupled with a National Interest Waiver. Going over what an immigrant can do, to obtain an EB-2 coupled with a physician NIW, and speaking with an immigration lawyer, makes it… Read More »
EB-2 NIW Visa: Common Applicant Mistakes
Many immigrants want to come to America to live a better life. There are many types of visas that they can use to become a temporary or permanent resident. One of these is the second-preference employment-based (EB-2) visa. Typically, getting an EB-2 visa requires having a job offer from an employer who has obtained… Read More »
Requirements of the EB-2 NIW Visa
The EB-2 visa with a National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a highly desired pathway for professionals seeking U.S. permanent residency. This route is particularly appealing as it waives the labor certification requirement, typically needed for employment-based visas. Consult with the Houston immigration lawyers at BBA Law Group to discuss the requirements for the EB-2… Read More »
Peer Reviews and Publications in NIW Applications for Ph.D.s
For Ph.D. holders eyeing a future in the United States, the National Interest Waiver (NIW) can be a game-changer. This unique immigration pathway allows certain foreign nationals to bypass the labor certification process, provided their work is in the “national interest.” But how do you prove that your contributions are not just significant but… Read More »
The EB-2 ‘Exceptional Ability’ Category
While many applicants in the EB-2 category possess advanced degrees, another route to qualify is through establishing that you have “exceptional ability” in your field. If you do not possess an advanced degree but feel you have exceptional ability in a particular field, contact the Houston EB-2 Visa attorneys at BBA Immigration to evaluate… Read More »
What Does “Well-Positioned to Advance an Endeavor” Mean in a National Interest Waiver?
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an immigration pathway for foreign nationals whose work is deemed beneficial to the United States. One of the key elements to obtain an NIW is that the petitioner must be “well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor.” The Dhanasar Standard The Dhanasar standard outlines a three-pronged test for evaluating… Read More »
The Relationship Between Mississippi Phosphate and Dhanasar Pertaining to National Interest Waivers
One of the most intriguing yet complex pathways to employment-based visas is the National Interest Waiver (NIW). This provision allows certain foreign nationals to bypass the labor certification process if they can demonstrate their work benefits the United States. But what exactly constitutes “national interest,” and how has this concept evolved? The Elusive Mississippi… Read More »