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EB-2 NIW DIY petition guide ebook

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A long-form e-book about assembling a DIY I-140 petition for EB-2 NIW, with an introduction, process overview, and practical sections on the cover letter…

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

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A long-form e-book about assembling a DIY I-140 petition for EB-2 NIW, with an introduction, process overview, and practical sections on the cover letter, recommendation letters, personal statement, and assembling the filing package. It explains the EB-2 NIW criteria, filing paths for I-140 and I-485, and the author's own self-petition experience. Last updated in Jan 2023.

Key points

  • Covers EB-2 NIW as a subcategory of EB-2 for advanced degree or exceptional ability.
  • States NIW lets the applicant self-petition and avoid labor certification.
  • Outlines the three Dhanasar prongs: merit/national importance, well positioned, waiver benefit.
  • Compares separate and concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing, with pros and cons of each.
  • Gives a preparation sequence from understanding the process to drafting letters and assembling exhibits.
  • Explains the cover letter as a key part of the petition package and discusses language, quotes, exhibit references, and structure.
  • Discusses recommendation letters, including number, objective vs subjective types, and independent recommenders.
  • Includes a chapter on assembling the physical I-140 packet, with forms, fee, translations, exhibits, and mailing.

What is inside

  1. Chapter 1. Introduction
  2. Chapter 2. Overview and timeline
  3. Chapter 3. Requirements and USCIS info
  4. Chapter 4. Cover letter
  5. Chapter 5. Recommendation letters
  6. Chapter 6. Personal statement
  7. Chapter 7. Assemble the I-140 petition

When it helps

Serves as a process guide and filing-package roadmap for an EB-2 NIW self-petition. It also shows how the cover letter, recommendation letters, personal statement, and exhibits fit into the I-140 submission.

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