E2 Visa to Green Card

E2 Visa to Green Card If you do not have family green card options or want to make a supersized EB5 investment, there are two primary ways to obtain a green card as an E2 visa holder. 1. Self sponsored green card option In an effort to encourage foreign nationals to immigrate to the United […]

NIW Requirements

NIW Requirements The bare minimum qualification for the NIW standard is that the foreign national is a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, defined as a bachelor’s degree with five years of progressive experience or a Master’s degree or higher OR has exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business.  Exceptional ability is […]

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New NIW Petition After a Recent Denial

I’m considering to hire a lawyer for green card application. I applied green card under the NIW category before, however was rejected a year ago. I’m currently under H1b visa, my position will end in a month. I havn’t found another job yet. I attatched my CV here and would like to know if my […]

Posted on August 25, 2012 at 1:27 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Physician J1 Waiver Job While Applicant is Outside of the US

I am a physician intraining Board certified from the US. I will be finishing my training in New York city, and will be living in Canada for family reasons. My 2 years home residency are in my country of last permanent residency which is Lebanon and not Canada. Can I apply for a J1 waiver […]

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 7:07 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Physician NIW – HPSA/MUA Employment

Hello, I would like to know how long after signing a contract you can file the NIW application. I am finishing my 3 year J1 waiver, and will transfer jobs to another MUA/HPSA location, but I hear you couldn’t file before 6 months of the contract date. Is that period related to the original 3y contract for […]

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 6:51 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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NIW Minimum Requirements

I’m considering filing a green card through the NIW. What are the minimum requirements to apply for an NIW? To apply for an NIW, do I have to be both an Advanced Degree Professional and Alien of Exceptional Ability? The national interest waiver is within the EB2 category and must meet the minimum requirements of EB2 which […]

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 6:19 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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NIW Recommendation Letter

I’ve attached my CV for you to review to see if I’m qualified for NIW. I have one issue.  I don’t really get along with my boss. If my boss is not willing to write a strong letter of recommendation for me, can I still have a successful NIW? While it is certainly helpful to obtain a […]

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 6:18 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Principle Green Card Applicant to File Without Dependents

I’m ready to have you handle my green card case through both EB1 and NIW. I do not want to file the green cards petition for my wife and daughters at this time due to our financial situation. Is it Ok if I have my case approved first then file for them? Will they still […]

H1B Visa Application while I-140 NIW is Pending

I’m currently on OPT and I just got a job offer. The company is willing to sponsor me for an H1B visa. I have a pending I-140 through NIW. Can I apply for an H1B visa while my I-140 is pending. Certainly. An H1B Visa allows the applicant to have both immigrant and nonimmigrant intent so you may apply […]

J1 Waiver for a J2 Holder

I have J1 visa and my spouse J2 visa. Our visa expires on September 6, 2012 and I am leaving with my kids back. But my husband needs to stay here in order to improve his English and get some upgrade in his education. But he has as I do, two year rule restriction. Can […]