When does it make sense to look into EB-2 NIW?

Here’s a post by immigration lawyer Amber Davis on when to start looking into EB-2 NIW:

Generally speaking, as early on in your immigration journey as possible.

A few years ago, PERM used to be the best way to secure a priority date. It was fastest and easiest.

Things are completely different now - with mass layoffs and PERM backlogs, a lot of people are either trapped in a PERM process with no movement in sight or nowhere near filing a PERM.

It’s why nowadays, I recommend recent graduates and even current students to start looking into backup options like EB-2 NIW for their green card and then other nonimmigrant visa options like O-1 for their temporary status after OPT.

Generally speaking, anyone (especially STEM graduates) who does not have a priority date should at least be aware of EB-2 NIW and its benefits (if not actively pursuing it as a way to get a priority date without needing an employer).

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Interested in EB-1A, EB-2 NIW or O-1? Feel free to reach out to Amber at amber.davis@waypointimmigration.org or via LinkedIn messages.

Interested in profile-building for EB-2 NIW and maximizing your chances of approval? Check out Amber’s course, NIW Ready, which helps those of you who want to build a strong NIW profile in 2-3 months. You’ll also be considered for Amber’s refundable case package, which guarantees a refund of only attorney fees if your case does not get approved. At the end of the course, assuming you do the work, you’ll be ready to file.