June, 2022 - Tigris Legal

Can a PhD student get a EB-2 NIW green card?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On June 7, 2022
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Yes, a PhD student may be eligible for a green card under the EB-2 NIW (national interest waiver) category if the student satisfies both the criteria for EB-2 and NIW. EB-2 Criteria EB-2 is a category for an employment-based, second preference green card. To obtain an EB-2 based green card, you must be a member […]

Self-Employed Independent Consultant on H-1B?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On June 3, 2022
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Can I work as a self-employed independent consultant on an H-1B? The answer is generally no. An H-1B is an employment-based visa that requires U.S. employer’s sponsorship. Self-employed independent consultant will be considered an independent contractor. Thus, it does not satisfy the required condition of the sponsorship from an employer. However, if you have your […]

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