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EB-2 NIW petition support sample

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A sample EB-2 NIW I-140 support letter package for an alien with exceptional ability in science. It includes a table of contents, a cover statement, a…

EB-2 NIW O-1 EB-1A Petition

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A sample EB-2 NIW I-140 support letter package for an alien with exceptional ability in science. It includes a table of contents, a cover statement, a Dhanasar-based waiver argument, and evidence summaries on education, memberships, publications, citations, awards, judging, and proposed work in Field. The packet is organized around Sections 1 and 2 and cites numerous exhibits and reference letters.

Key points

  • Lists Form G-1145, Form I-140, passport copies, initial evidence, exhibits, and translation certificate.
  • Seeks EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver under INA Sec. 203(b)(2)(B).
  • Argues the applicant meets 3 of 6 8 CFR 204.5(k)(3)(ii) criteria: advanced degree, memberships, and recognition.
  • Frames the NIW request under Matter of Dhanasar as substantial merit/national importance, strong position, and waiver benefit.
  • Summarizes education from undergraduate study through a Ph.D. and later postdoctoral work in the United States.
  • States 12 peer-reviewed articles, 5 first-author papers, 5 second-author papers, and one submitted manuscript.
  • Notes 187 citations from more than 50 research groups in 19 countries and journal cover features.
  • Describes 9 review assignments and service as a subreviewer for conference submissions.

What is inside

  1. Table of contents
  2. Initial evidence cover letter
  3. Section 1 - exceptional ability evidence
  4. Section 2 - national importance argument
  5. Section 1.13 - judging the work of others

When it helps

This serves as an EB-2 NIW initial evidence cover letter and argument package. It is used to present the three Dhanasar prongs, the qualifying EB-2 criteria, and the exhibit map supporting the petition.

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