31National Interest Waiver
National Interest Waiver Approvals – Part II
Legal update (October 2026): This article describes a national interest waiver approval obtained under the legal framework in effect at that time. In December 2016, Matter of…
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32National Interest Waiver
National Interest Waiver Approvals – Part I
Legal update (October 2026): This article describes a national interest waiver approval obtained under the legal framework in effect at that time. In December 2016, Matter of…
33National Interest Waiver
Recent Success in the National Interest Waiver Category (NIW)
While our firm has always had great success in getting green card applications approved through the national interest waiver category, we previously experienced noteworthy success in getting…
34EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
Green Card Options for PhD Holders
Most employment-based green card categories require an employer petitioner and often a permanent job offer. Two important exceptions for qualified researchers, PhD holders, and other professionals are…