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How to Prove an Advanced Degree for EB-2 NIW Visa Eligibility

Applicants for EB-2 NIW must prove advanced degree or progressive experience tied to their specialty. USCIS’s 2025 update demands strict…

Do You Need a U.S. Job Offer for EB-2 NIW Eligibility?

EB-2 NIW enables advanced degree or exceptional ability applicants to apply for green cards without job offers or labor certification.…

Can My Spouse and Children Get Green Cards as EB-2 NIW Dependents?

EB-2 NIW applicants’ spouses and children under 21 can gain green cards as dependents either via U.S. adjustment of status…

What To Do If Your EB-2 NIW Petition Is Denied

In 2025, EB-2 NIW denial rates increased to 37.2%, surpassing EB-1A’s 25.1%, due to USCIS’s stricter evidence requirements. Applicants can…

What Evidence Proves Exceptional Ability for EB-2 NIW Cases?

EB-2 NIW applicants must demonstrate exceptional ability by meeting three of six criteria. Submit Form I-140 with clear evidence. USCIS…

Is There a Minimum Publication or Citation Requirement for EB-2 NIW?

EB-2 NIW petitions require no minimum publications or citations. USCIS prioritizes the impact and national significance of work. Expert letters…

Can I Apply for EB-2 NIW Without Holding a Ph.D. Degree?

EB-2 NIW allows advanced degree holders or those with exceptional ability to self-petition for U.S. green cards without employer sponsorship…

Estimated EB-2 NIW Petition Processing Times for 2025 Explained

EB-2 NIW enables self-petitioning for green cards without needing an employer. Premium processing expedites Form I-140 decisions to 45 days…