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Most of our clients were too humble to pre-qualify themselves to be of national importance.
The EB-2 is an immigrant petition that puts you on the path to getting a green card. It's for those individuals who hold an advanced degree or 5 years of relevant work experience. It is also for individuals with exceptional ability in the field of sciences, arts, or business, then this may be an excellent option for you.
You may qualify for the waiver of the Labor Certification or job offer requirement if you can show that your work will be in the national interest of the United States.
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EB-2 Visa Advantages
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Politically, the U.S. Government is generally friendly to Extraordinary Talented Individuals.
#AmericanDream.
Short Backlog
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The priority date is usually current meaning there is no backlog in the category.
Path to Citizenship
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EB-2 Petition puts you on a direct path to a Green Card & straight to Citizenship.
Self-Sponsor
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You may petition for yourself and do not need a Sponsor.
No Perm with NIW
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Allows you to skip PERM which is a lengthy process for testing the labor market for qualified U.S. workers.
Flexible Degree Required
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You need an advanced degree or equivalent, or 5 years of work experience.
Build On Your H1B
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EB-2 approval grants individuals on H1B status an extension.
Criteria
There are a few criteria that go into preparing your Petition.
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If you have received an advanced degree, such as a Master's degree or an equivalent, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years experience then you meet the criteria and will qualify. If not, don't worry. There is another way. You will have to meet 3 out of the 7 categories below to show Exceptional ability.
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Our attorneys can help make sure that all of your documents and evidence are submitted according to the regulations and deadlines.
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EB-2 Criteria for Exceptional Ability Individuals in Arts, Business, Sciences
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You only need to meet 3 out of the 7 criteria.
Official Academic Record
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If you have an official academic record from a learning institution relating to your area of exceptional ability, then you meet this criterion.
10 years of occupation
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If you have letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your occupation, then you meet this criterion.
License to Practice
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If you have a license to practice your profession or certification for your profession or occupation, then you meet this criterion.
High Income
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If you have a significantly high salary demonstrating your exceptional ability, then you meet this criterion.
Membership
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if you have a Membership in a professional association with a distinguished reputation, then you meet this criterion.
Original Contributions
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If your have been Recognized for your achievements and significant contributions to your industry or field by your peers, government entities, professional or business organizations, then you meet this criterion.
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Comparable Evidence
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If you have any other proof of your extraordinary ability, then you submit under this criterion.
Criteria
There are a few criteria that go into preparing your NIW Petition.
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The EB-2 with NIW allows you to waive the lengthy and burdensome PERM process by allowing you to self-petition. To establish that you are of national interest, you must meet these criteria.
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Our attorneys can help make sure that all of your documents and evidence are submitted according to the regulations and deadlines.
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NIW
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You must meet all criteria.
National Merit & Importance
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The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance.
Advance Endeavor
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YYou are well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor.
Beneficial to the U.S.
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It would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer, and thus the labor certification.
Creative Dreamers.
Whom we recommend this for.
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We recommend this Green Card Petition for talented people with advanced degrees or an exceptional ability who want to follow their dreams to live and work in the U.S. This will be your permanent home now. After a short 5 years, you may apply to become a U.S. Citizen.
How We Work
1.Dream
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We will have a call to make sure you qualify for what you are seeking.
2. Design
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We have another call to get details about you and your company.
3. Inspire
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We share documents, contracts, and letters for you or others to sign.
4. Create
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You sign all final documents & launch your new journey!
WHAT OUR TALENTED CLIENTS SAY
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