This episode provides details on why a lot of people are NOT eligible for EB-2 NIW and importantly explains how the same person can be eligible in one job but not another.
You make a very interesting point about how the employer and workplace play a significant role when qualifying for the EB-2 NIW. I never think before that these factors can greatly influence the strength of the petitioner case, I think make a lot of sense. The employer’s reputation and the field of work can provide additional credibility to the petitioner contributions, emphasizing their potential impact on the U.S. economy, or national interests.
Thank you for taking time to comment. It is definitely true that the details of an employer can contribute to the success of an EB-2 NIW self-petition case.
Note that after an EB-2 NIW I-140 petition is approved, there will be very little scrutiny on the kind of employer or work being done. I hope to do a future podcast about that - changing employers and the impact on an EB-2 NIW I-140 approval.
One thing that would be interesting to discuss- and I understand that it’s purely speculative- are your thoughts as to how the incoming administration may impact EB-2 NIW standards. Did they do much to tighten NIW back in 2017-2021? Should we expect tightening moving forward and how fast?
Would be interested in hearing if you’re being more selective in the cases you take based on anticipated changes in standards.
Hi Bob,
You make a very interesting point about how the employer and workplace play a significant role when qualifying for the EB-2 NIW. I never think before that these factors can greatly influence the strength of the petitioner case, I think make a lot of sense. The employer’s reputation and the field of work can provide additional credibility to the petitioner contributions, emphasizing their potential impact on the U.S. economy, or national interests.
Thank you for taking time to comment. It is definitely true that the details of an employer can contribute to the success of an EB-2 NIW self-petition case.
Note that after an EB-2 NIW I-140 petition is approved, there will be very little scrutiny on the kind of employer or work being done. I hope to do a future podcast about that - changing employers and the impact on an EB-2 NIW I-140 approval.
One thing that would be interesting to discuss- and I understand that it’s purely speculative- are your thoughts as to how the incoming administration may impact EB-2 NIW standards. Did they do much to tighten NIW back in 2017-2021? Should we expect tightening moving forward and how fast?
Would be interested in hearing if you’re being more selective in the cases you take based on anticipated changes in standards.