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Foreign Workers National Interest Waiver EB-2

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Navigating Change: What Updated USCIS Guidance on EB-2 National Interest Waiver Means for Petitioners

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy guidance on Jan. 15, 2025, to clarify how it will evaluate candidates’ eligibility for second preference employment based (EB-2) immigrant visa with a...more

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National Interest Waiver (NIW) as a Viable Alternative to a Traditional Employment-based Green Card

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In an era of increasing global competition for highly skilled professionals, U.S. employers often face challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a special provision under the...more

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Understanding National Interest Waivers: A Strategic Route Worth Consideration

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The National Interest Waiver (“NIW”) is a special provision within the EB-2 employment-based immigration category that allows individuals to bypass the usual labor certification process (“PERM”) required for most...more

Baker Donelson

Some Big Changes for USCIS this Week: Premium Processing Expanded, Extended Receipts for Permanent Residents, some Relief for H...

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced several important changes this week: expansion of premium processing for several employment-based categories; resumption of concurrent processing of spousal...more

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USCIS Expands Premium Processing to All EB-1 and EB-2 Classifications, Including New Petitions

Beginning January 30, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers E-13 (EB-1C) multinational...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 Petitions

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On January 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced implementation of the final phase of premium processing expansion for employment-based first and second preference I-140 petitions. Beginning on...more

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USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion

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On Thursday, January 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is implementing the final phase of its planned premium processing expansion for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers,...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Offers Premium Processing for More Permanent Resident Petitions

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has further expanded premium processing eligibility to include more Form I-140, Immigrant Petitions for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications, consistent...more

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