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...
Foreign-trained physicians who wish to practice in the United States often face complex immigration hurdles. For some, especially those willing to serve in medically underserved areas, there may be a direct pathway to lawful permanent residency (Green Card) without the need for traditional employer sponsorship. This option is known as the...
USCIS has updated its policy guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, offering clearer standards for eligibility evaluations. The update explains criteria for advanced degree professionals and individuals with exceptional ability, detailing the relationship of their expertise to proposed endeavors. It also addresses the assessment of national importance for endeavors, and...
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...
For healthcare professionals—including dentists and doctors—looking to establish a long-term career in the United States, the employment-based EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) visa is an advantageous pathway to securing permanent residency. Unlike traditional employment-based visas, the EB-2 NIW waives the requirement for employer sponsorship, offering more flexibility for skilled professionals whose work...
Recent years have seen significant changes in high-skilled immigration to the United States, with a notable increase in approvals for O-1A visas and National Interest Waivers (NIW). These shifts come in the wake of favorable guidance from the Biden Administration, which is focused on attracting top talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Filings and approvals for O-1A visas and national interest waivers have surged following the Biden administration's 2022 immigration guidance. The guidance aimed to attract high-skilled talent in STEM fields by clarifying eligibility and easing the process. Data shows a significant rise in applications and approvals for both O-1A visas and national interest...
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Highlight the often-overlooked significance of immigrant workers in maintaining the U.S. healthcare system's efficiency and reach. Present a question or statistic to draw readers in, emphasizing the breadth of roles filled by immigrants beyond just physicians and nurses.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...