The first category in the first preference category of the US professional immigration program is designed for top talent. Applicants only need to demonstrate that they have outstanding achievements in their field. There are no rigid requirements for age, education, language, etc., and more emphasis is placed on personal achievements and influence. Can be filed independently without the assistance of an employer, expedited processing, short wait times, and no labor certification required.
NIW National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a special case of the second preference (EB-2) category of the employment-based immigration program in the United States. Unlike a regular EB-2, an NIW allows applicants to apply for a green card without an employer sponsorship and labor certification (PERM), as long as they can demonstrate that their work has made a substantial contribution to the national interests of the United States.
Primarily for professors and researchers with high reputation in the international academic community. They must have made significant contributions and influences in the field of scientific research and academic research, and be recommended by their organizations or institutions.
For professionals with a master's degree or higher or a bachelor's degree plus five years of work experience, employer sponsorship is required, and the application conditions are relatively clear and direct.
Provides a fast-track immigration pathway for applicants who have been working as executives in multinational companies for more than one year. Applicants must have a high position and decision-making power in the company, and the company itself must be of a certain size and strength.
| Comparison items | EB1A | NIW |
|---|---|---|
| type | EB-1 (top priority) | EB-2 (second priority two) |
| Education Required | Not Required | Master's or Bachelor's Degree + 5 Years of Experience |
| Employer Guarantee | Not Required | |
| Labor Certificate | Optional | Exemption |
| Expedited Processing | 15 Days | None |
| Schedule | Shorter | Longer |
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Assist in filling out the review form, including basic personal information, information on educational qualifications, professional experience, industry certifications or licenses, specific circumstances of the ten requirements of the EB1A application, participation in large-scale projects, etc. Preliminary assessment of immigration status based on the assessment form, arranging for further interviews or face-to-face discussions with the client by immigration advisors and finally planning the details of the immigration application. Time taken is approximately 1 week.
After signing, the immigration copywriter will provide a document checklist based on the applicant's EB1A petition status, collect and supplement various application documents, improve the evidence of the appeal, plan to travel to the United States, write a petition letter, and connect with a translator to translate and proofread documents. The copywriting phase takes 6-12 months.
Once you have prepared your EB1A petition, submit your I-140 petition and attachments to USCIS. You can choose to pay $2,805 for expedited processing, which will be approved in 15 business days; regular processing takes 6-12 months. At this stage, the applicant will receive an immigrant case number and priority date.
After the immigration interview, the Consulate General will remove the passport sticker and the new immigrant will receive a visa and an immigrant visa package. Within six months of the immigrant visa being issued, the applicant must land in the United States to receive a green card.
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