Premium Processing Expanded for EB-1 and EB-2

Premium Processing Expanded for EB-1 and EB-2

  • Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
  • On January 14, 2023
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Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1C and EB-2 NIW Petitions On January 12, 2023, USCIS announced the final phase of premium processing expansion for Form I-140 petitions under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. According to the announcement, USCIS will accept premium processing requests for the following petitions beginning January 30, 2023: Accordingly, premium processing is now […]
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Extension of 60-Day Rule Waiver on Form I-693

Extension of 60-Day Rule Waiver on Form I-693

  • Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
  • On October 11, 2022
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On September 29, 2022, USCIS announced an extension of the temporary waiver of the requirement that civil surgeons must sign Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record) within 60 days before an individual applies for the immigration benefit, including Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status). This temporary waiver has […]
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Can a PhD student get a EB-2 NIW green card?

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 […]
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Premium Processing Available for Certain EB-1/EB-2 Petitions

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

  • Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
  • On May 28, 2022
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Great news for green card petitioners who have pending Form I-140 petitions under certain EB-1/EB-2 categories. On May 24, 2022, USCIS announced that it will accept requests for premium processing for previously filed I-140 petitions under the EB-1C (E13: multinational executive and manager) and EB-2 NIW (E21: member of professions with advanced degrees or exceptional […]
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What is the Cost for EB2-NIW Green Card Petition?

What is the Cost for EB2-NIW Green Card Petition?

  • Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
  • On May 26, 2022
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The cost to obtain a green card under EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) category consists of USCIS fees plus attorney fees. In general, USCIS fees are $1,925 plus medical examination fee. Green card under the EB2-NIW category can be self-petitioned. That is, you do not need a sponsorship from your employer to file the immigration petition. […]
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