Success story: EB-2 NIW
Meet Michael, an accomplished Electronic Engineering Leader in the automotive industry, who successfully obtained approval for his EB2 NIW case in 2023. Despite initial skepticism from attorneys, Michael took matters into his own hands and achieved remarkable success.
Michael’s impressive background includes a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering from Germany and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the USA. With over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, he played a pivotal role in introducing electronic innovations to various vehicles, earning recognition from major companies such as Ford, GM, Caterpillar, and Volkswagen.
Michael identified that he met the eligibility criteria for NIW and decided to proceed. His proposed endeavor and national interest were around driving a substantial revenue growth through strategic business development initiatives and implement safety measures across diverse product lines. He wrote his application leveraging two of our templates: (i) Electro-mechanical Engineer template and (ii) Product/Project Manager template – to enrich the petition with project and business related aspects.
The Starter Kit templates proved invaluable, especially when crafting recommendation letters. Michael highlights the importance of these letters, which confirmed his contributions to patents. The Starter Kit provided excellent examples of the required format and process to follow. Michael obtained letters from tech leads, managers, directors, and technical specialists at the companies he worked for, as well as major semiconductor suppliers.
He also included all relevant awards, recognitions, and documentation, showcasing his national-level contributions to the industry.
Michael recommends applying for NIW after obtaining an H-1B visa and shares that, despite not encountering a denial, the ability to reapply without penalty provides an extra layer of security.
Michael’s story culminated in the approval of his I-140 for both himself and his wife, without a single Request for Evidence (RFE). The entire process took approximately six months, defying the odds and proving that success in the NIW category is attainable with the right resources and determination. Michael credits the Self Petition USA’s DIY Kit as instrumental in his triumph over the challenges that attorneys deemed insurmountable.
