Understanding the EB-2 National Interest Waiver Question Key Takeaways: No, a job offer is not required for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). While the standard EB-2 category demands a job offer and PERM labor certification, the NIW waives both, allowing eligible individuals to self-petition when their work serves the
Understanding the EB-2 National Interest Waiver Pathway Key Takeaways: The EB-2 National Interest Waiver lets qualified professionals self-petition for a green card while skipping both job offer and labor certification requirements. Qualifying depends on two questions: whether you meet EB-2 baseline eligibility through an advanced degree or exceptional ability, and
How the FY 2027 Wage-Weighted H-1B Lottery Changes Your Odds Feldman Feldman & Associates PC is based in San Diego and represents clients nationwide. Key Takeaways: For FY 2027, USCIS replaced the random H-1B cap lottery with a wage-weighted selection process favoring higher-paid workers. The final rule, published December 23,
Understanding National Importance in an EB-2 NIW Petition Key Takeaways: An EB-2 NIW endeavor must satisfy the national importance prong, but this does not require nationwide impact, localized work can qualify when its implications reach beyond the local area. National importance is flexible rather than a rigid checklist, giving USCIS
Your Guide to Filing Form I-130 for a Family-Based Green Card in 2026 Feldman Feldman & Associates PC is based in San Diego and represents clients nationwide. Key Takeaways: Form I-130, officially called the Petition for Alien Relative, starts the family-based green card process. U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful
Who Qualifies to File an EB-2 NIW Self-Petition? The Dhanasar three-prong test is the legal framework USCIS uses to decide whether an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitioner deserves a waiver of the usual job offer and labor certification requirements. Established in Matter of Dhanasar, 26 I&N Dec. 884 (AAO
