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EB-2 NIW Green Card For PhD Student?

by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
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June 7, 2022November 21, 2023

Is it possible for a PhD student to obtain an EB-2 NIW green card? Yes, a PhD student may be… Read More »EB-2 NIW Green Card For PhD Student?

Self-Employed Independent Consultant On H-1B?

by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
June 3, 2022June 8, 2023

Can I work as a self-employed independent consultant on an H-1B? The answer is generally no. An H-1B is an… Read More »Self-Employed Independent Consultant On H-1B?

Premium Processing Available For Certain EB-1/EB-2 Petitions

by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
May 28, 2022June 6, 2023

Great news for green card petitioners who have pending Form I-140 petitions under certain EB-1/EB-2 categories. On May 24, 2022,… Read More »Premium Processing Available For Certain EB-1/EB-2 Petitions

What Is The Cost For EB2-NIW Green Card Petition?

by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
May 26, 2022June 6, 2023

The cost to obtain a green card under EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) category consists of USCIS fees plus attorney fees.… Read More »What Is The Cost For EB2-NIW Green Card Petition?

What Is The Company’s Cost To Sponsor H-1B Visa?

by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
May 24, 2022November 27, 2023

A company that sponsors an employee on H-1B visa must pay USCIS fees and attorney fees for the H-1B visa… Read More »What Is The Company’s Cost To Sponsor H-1B Visa?