EB-2 NIW approval for software engineer

Success story: EB-2 NIW

Meet John, a talented machine learning software engineer from Germany with over 7 years of experience in the field. Despite his vast knowledge and expertise, he faced several roadblocks in obtaining a Green Card through the EB-2 category.

The main challenge was that John had no research publications or patents in his name. Whereas the most common way of applying for EB-2 NIW involves documenting the publication of research papers, patents, or recognition through awards or prizes.

However, John was employed by a leading software company, and convinced that with 7 years of experience and an advanced degree he meets EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) criteria. He decided to self-petition through EB-2 NIW.

To maintain the United States’s position as a leader in technological and economic innovation for future generations, President Biden and his administration have implemented various measures since January 2022 aimed at attracting and retaining top international talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). John knew it is a good signal that STEM is important to national interest.

John compiled a comprehensive and persuasive application package using our EB-2 NIW Starter Kit. He emphasized his contributions to the development of several innovative machine learning algorithms that were being used by top companies in various industries. They also highlighted John’s leadership and mentorship skills, and how he had trained and nurtured several junior engineers, helping them to develop into highly skilled software engineers.

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What Starter Kit Includes

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Starter Kit structure, importance of repetitions and choosing the right language

I-140 Cover Letter

Document #2

Find list of professions in the section: Starter Kit Templates

NIW Case Builder

Document #3

For profession of your choice, to help you identify relevant NIW initiatives and arguments

Original I-140 Cover Letter

Document #4

Important also for non-banking professions: from our approved NON-RFE petition

Three Original Reference Letters

Documents #5A, #5B, #5C

Important also for non-banking professions: from our approved NON-RFE petition

Editable Original Reference Letters

Documents #6A, #6B, #6C

Word format of our three original reference letters that can be edited

Guide to Request Reference Letters

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Detailed steps we took to acquire reference letters and recommended strategies

Guide to Understand Visa Bulletin

Document #8

Find out if your date is current, ie. there is no backlog and no wait time for a green card

Adjustment of Status Guide

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Adjustment of Status explained, along with list of required forms and documents (10 pages)

AOS Sample: I-485, I-765 & I-131

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Forms I-485, I-765, I-131 and Adjustment of Status cover letter in editable Word format

ETA-9089 & ETA-750 Forms

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Select sample form to add to your package

Finally, John also demonstrated that his work was in the national interest by showing how it contributed to the growth and competitiveness of the software industry in the United States.

After several months of waiting, John received his approval notice for the EB-2 NIW. He was overjoyed and grateful for discovering EB-2 NIW templates for professionals which helped him to achieve his goal of obtaining a Green Card.

John is now a permanent resident of the United States and continues to make significant contributions to the software industry. He is a valuable member of the community and a testament to the fact that even those without research publications can achieve success through the EB-2 NIW category.