Step by Step to the EB-2 NIW Visa: Your Journey to the USA with D4U Immigration

Written by: Tensy Cordeiro

Dreaming of living in the USA? The EB-2 NIW can help you on your immigration journey to the USA and be your first step towards your Green Card.

The EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)visa is an excellent option for qualified professionals who wish to live and work in the United States, as it does away with the need for a job offer. However, it is important to note that the journey to obtain the EB-2 NIW is complex and full of details, each one representing an important step, document or milestone, which requires careful preparation.

It’s not just about changing countries. It’s about presenting a life of achievements, aspirations and dreams.

With D4U Immigration, you will have a complete and personalized guide to help you through all the steps and achieve your goal.

But before we start, check out the complete step-by-step to get your dream EB-2 NIW visa and understand the importance of a specialized immigration consultancy on this journey.

1. Eligibility assessment

The journey begins by sending your CVdetailing all your professional and academic experience, with start and end dates. The D4U Immigration team thoroughly analyzes your resume to determine if you meet the EB-2 NIW eligibility criteria.

Kick-off meeting

If deemed eligible for EB-2 NIW, you are then referred to our Commercial Department, which is responsible for contracts, payments and other business matters. Once these issues have been resolved, we schedule the initial meeting, called the kick-off , where this story begins to take shape. Imagine a room where every detail of your professional journey is laid out

It’s something you’ve discussed and strategized about. Those seemingly insignificant projects you led, the workshops you attended, the articles you published, all come into play.

And this meeting is more than just a discussion. It’s a brainstorming session, a strategy-building workshop, where every piece of information is a potential key to unlocking the gates of the american dream.

2. Required documentation

D4U Immigration will help you collect and organize all the necessary documentationsuch as diplomas, certificates, letters of recommendation, publications, CVs and other evidence.

Translation and Authentication

The documentation will be translated and certifiedif necessary.

Creating an immigration CV

Once all the documents have been translated, we create your immigration CV.

Unlike a regular professional resume, the immigration resume focuses on showing immigration officers all your skills, experiences and achievementsthat make you suitable for immigration to the country of interest.

It’s not just about where you’ve worked or studied. It’s about tell a story about your whole life and how you can contribute to the new place you want to call home.

Opinion and Personal Reference Letters

Expert opinion letters are the endorsements from renowned figures of their field – true testimonials, seals of approval from renowned professionals who have taken the time to understand and validate their contributions to the industry. Then come the personal reference letterswhich add another layer to your story. These are the voices of your colleagues, mentors, family and peers, echoing the highlights of your professional journeyThe neutral, expert perspective of a specialist ensures a balanced and credible representation.

Business Plan

For those with entrepreneurial aspirations, the business plan becomes a key chapter in their story. This isn’t just a profit and loss projection, it’s a vision of how they plan to contribute to the US economy over the next five years, showing their commitment to the American dream.

Academic Evaluation

Academic assessment is another crucial component. It bridges the gap between different educational systems, translates years of study and experience into a format that the US immigration authorities authorities can recognize and value. In unique scenarios, years of practical experience can even be converted into academic equivalents, giving the candidate a distinct advantage.

Immigration forms

Immigration forms may seem like mere paperwork, but they are the foundation on which the entire application rests.

Every field, every checkbox, every signature is a testimony to the accuracy and authenticity of the entire application.

At D4U, our specialized professionals ensure that every box checked and every line filled in is perfectly aligned with the overall strategy, leaving no room for error.

3. Preparation of the I-140 Petition

D4U Immigration will prepare the I-140 petition – a formal document that will be submitted to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services).

The petition will be written clearly and concisely, highlighting your qualifications and the national benefit of your work.

Check out the content on: How to fill in the I-140 form? Practical examples and common mistakes to avoid

4. Sending the petition

After preparation, the I-140 petition will be sent to the USCIS for processing, along with all the necessary documentation.

5. USCIS Review Process

USCIS will analyze your petition and all the documentation submitted.

Processing times can vary, but D4U Immigration will closely monitor the progress of your case.

6. Approval or Denial and Next Steps

Once your I-140 petition has been approved, you can apply for adjustment of status to permanent resident (if you are already in the USA) or start the consular process (if you are outside the USA).

D4U Immigration will guide you through the next steps and provide you with all the support you need.

Check out the content on: EB-2 NIW: Your Passport to the American Dream: Understand the Costs, Fees and Rewards

Tensy Cordeiro

Tensy Cordeiro é formada em Administração de Empresas pela Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS) e possui mais de 20 anos de experiência em gerenciamento de negócios, com destaque para sua sólida trajetória em liderança de equipes, otimização de processos e construção de relacionamentos com clientes. Focada em aumentar a eficiência operacional e impulsionar o crescimento organizacional, é reconhecida por sua capacidade de implementar soluções com resultados consistentes e sustentáveis.

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