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
Understanding the E-2 Visa Proportionality Test for Business Investments Key Takeaways: The E-2 visa proportionality test measures whether your investment is substantial relative to the total cost of the business, not against a fixed dollar amount. USCIS uses an inverted sliding scale where lower-cost businesses require a higher percentage of
Yes, STEM Professionals Can Self-Petition for a Green Card Through the EB-2 NIW Key Takeaways: Yes, STEM professionals can self-petition for a green card through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver in 2026 without an employer sponsor or labor certification. To qualify, applicants must meet EB-2 eligibility by holding an advanced
