{"id":8997,"date":"2022-02-14T08:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T08:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juradolawfirm.com\/?page_id=8997"},"modified":"2022-02-15T08:21:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T08:21:00","slug":"eb-2-niw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/juradolawfirm.com\/eb-2-niw\/","title":{"rendered":"EB-2 \/ NIW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A United States Green Card is an alluring goal across the world, offering qualified foreign nationals permanent resident status in America\u2014and eventually, U.S. citizenship. Consequently, obtaining a Green Card<\/a> does not come quick or easy: While various employment visas grant legal permanent residence to approved applicants, this almost always follows a long, arduous process requiring reams of paperwork, special forms, labor certification, and documentary evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That is why the EB-2 Visa<\/a> is well worth considering, as it allows applicants who meet certain criteria to circumvent some of the more burdensome steps and requirements. Knowing how to qualify for this relatively easier process, and how to meet the many other qualifications that remain, is best accomplished with the help of an experienced Immigration Attorney from Jurado & Associates, P.A.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The EB-2\u00a0is an immigrant visa preference category created by the\u00a0Immigration Act of 1990, perhaps the biggest overhaul of the U.S. immigration system in history. In the simplest terms, thee EB2 is designed to attract and retain the world\u2019s best and brightest people\u2014those who can bring invaluable skills, knowledge, and abilities that benefit America\u2014in exchange for a Green Card.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, the EB2 category includes two classes of applicants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proving the first category is relatively straightforward: The job you apply for must require an advanced degree, which you possess. The degree must either be a baccalaureate or foreign equivalent degree plus five years of work experience in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proving extraordinary ability is a big more nebulous. The term is defined in the EB2 statute to mean \u201ca degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in the sciences, arts, or business.\u201d This generally means that you must present at least three examples of the following evidence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In both cases, applicants must generally <\/em>have a job offer from an American employer, who in turn must complete the PERM Labor Certificate Process<\/a> before filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). All that is in addition to proving you meet the strict criteria of demonstrating your professional credentials and\/or \u201cexceptional ability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, the EB2 Visa provides a more streamlined alternative to completing the PERM process, and for that matter needing a job offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even the most qualified EB2 applicant may find it challenging to have a job lined up in the U.S., let alone find an employer willing to endure the time and expense of the PERM Labor Certification Process. This often-burdensome requirement, which is designed to protect U.S. jobs, is a multistep process in itself, sometimes taking over a year to be complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, the EB2 allows you to skip this requirement altogether through the \u201cNational Interest Waiver.\u201d The NIW allows a foreign national to \u201cself-petition\u201d by filing an I-140 their own behalf without the involvement of an employer nor a labor certification application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the name suggests, the National Interest Waiver is designed to make the EB2 application process easier for candidates who can prove that being allowed permanent legal status is in America\u2019s national interest. Unsurprisingly, demonstrating that your approval is in the country\u2019s national interest is a high bar to pass, and requires meeting the following three criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note that physicians seeking an EB2\/NIW must fulfill different criteria, including agreeing to do full-time clinical work for five years, demonstrating they will work in an underserved area or Veterans Affairs hospital, and proving they have the qualifications and willingness to deliver primary care (such as general practice, obstetrics, pediatric) or a specialty area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In any event, the requirements for an NIW are not an exact science, as they do not require specific documents or types of evidence. Rather, you must present as much quality evidence as possible to help make your case to the immigration officer reviewing your petition. Awards, letters of recommendation, publications in nationally or internationally renowned journals\u2014any number of things can help prove you qualify for the NIW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are a U.S. employer seeking a highly qualified professional, or someone with extraordinary ability who wishes to self-petition, Jurado & Associates, P.A.<\/a> has the knowledge and experience you need to help get the job done. Our Immigration Attorneys<\/a> combine deep expertise in the EB2 Visa with personal experience as immigrants and entrepreneurs to provide a well-rounded and compassionate approach to legal services. We understand the challenges and complexities of the EB2 requirements, including the National Interest Waiver, and will work closely with you to devise a petition that will meet these criteria and better your chances of approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about what we can do for you, call (305) 921-0976<\/a> or email info@juradolawfirm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A United States Green Card is an alluring goal across the world, offering qualified foreign nationals permanent resident status in America\u2014and eventually, U.S. citizenship. 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Understanding the National Interest Waiver (NIW)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Work with an Immigration Attorney from Jurado & Associates, P.A.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n