U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a long-anticipated upgrade: EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions can now be submitted online through a secure USCIS digital platform.
For years, these highly technical petitions required large paper submissions and lengthy mailing times. With this new development, applicants and...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual following the release of Executive Order 14201, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” This Executive Order directs the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the entry of male athletes seeking to compete in female athletic categories...
The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program offers opportunities for international scholars, researchers, trainees, interns, and physicians to come to the United States for temporary, purpose-driven stays. But for many J-1 holders, life and opportunities in the U.S. evolve — and the question becomes: Can I apply for a green card from J-1 status?
For foreign nationals at the top of their field, the U.S. immigration system offers unique pathways to live and work in the United States. But success isn’t just about being gifted — it’s about proving it with the right documentation and legal strategy.
At NPZ Law Group, we help...
As the possibility of a Trump 2.0 administration looms, speculation surrounds the significant shifts in immigration policies that may reshape the U.S. immigration landscape. Building upon the policies of his first term, a renewed Trump administration could emphasize stricter enforcement, heightened scrutiny, and reduced immigration levels. Below, we explore potential key changes...
The EB-1A visa, part of the Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) category, offers a path to U.S. permanent residency for individuals with extraordinary abilities. This visa category targets top talent in science, arts, education, business, and athletics. One of its key advantages is that applicants can self-petition, meaning no job offer is required from a U.S. employer.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in our Policy Manual to further clarify the types of evidence that we may evaluate to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications.
This policy guidance:
Confirms that we consider a...At NPZ Law Group, our immigration attorneys frequently receive questions about whether an employer is necessary to pursue a green card. In this blog post, we'll explore the various options available for individuals looking to self-sponsor their green card applications, particularly in the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications.
Self-Sponsorship...