500+
successful client cases
Your path to an EB-2 NIW green card starts here
I help professionals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability obtain a green card through the National Interest Waiver. No employer, no lottery, and no PERM labor certification required. A self-petitioned I-140 under the Matter of Dhanasar framework.
Full support from profile evaluation to receiving your physical green card: national-interest argumentation under the three Dhanasar prongs, evidence of an advanced degree or exceptional ability, scholarly publications, recommendation letters from industry leaders, proof of the impact of your work, and turnkey preparation of the I-140 petition.
Comprehensive support at every stage of EB-2 NIW
NIW Strategy & National Interest Argument
I formulate your proposed endeavor so it satisfies all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework: substantial merit, national importance, and benefit to the United States. Media coverage in Forbes, TASS, and 50+ international outlets, scholarly articles, and evidence of the impact of your work. Lifetime placement guarantee for every publication.
I-140 Petition Preparation
I prepare the EB-2 NIW I-140 petition, draft recommendation letters from industry leaders (5–7 letters), and assemble a complete USCIS evidence package. I analyze your profile, choose the filing path (advanced degree or exceptional ability), and build legal arguments for each prong based on your specific case.
Document Translation & Case Management
I translate all documents into English for USCIS with a certified translator statement. I manage a working chat, provide weekly updates, answer questions, and support you until your physical green card arrives by mail — through consular processing or Adjustment of Status.
I only work with those who have real chances. I assess the profile honestly, build the strategy on strong criteria, and see every case through to approval.
An attorney practice built on results — every case succeeds
500+
Clients who received
an EB-2 NIW green card
an EB-2 NIW green card
13+
Years in immigration law
95%
Average I-140 EB-2 NIW approval rate
Lifetime guarantee on publications
An attorney trusted with your U.S. journey
Expert with Academic Status
PhD, professor, immigration attorney. I know immigration law from the inside and build NIW cases under Matter of Dhanasar standards that persuade USCIS officers.
Evidence package for every prong
National-interest argument, proof that you are well positioned to advance the endeavor, and the balance of U.S. interests. Media publications, scholarly articles, awards, and recommendation letters — documents aligned with Dhanasar requirements.
Support until you receive the card
I do not stop after the I-140 filing — I guide clients through DS-260 or I-485 until the physical green card is delivered by mail. Transparency at every stage.
Favorable terms for every client
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We cover the 3 Dhanasar prongs and 6 EB-2 NIW criteria
For EB-2 NIW, you must prove both: (1) eligibility for the EB-2 category (an advanced degree or 3 of 6 exceptional ability criteria) and (2) the three national-interest prongs under Matter of Dhanasar (2016).
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Substantial Merit and National Importance
Evidence that your proposed endeavor has substantial merit in its field and national importance for the United States: technology, science, healthcare, education, economics, or culture. I formulate the endeavor according to Dhanasar standards.
02
Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavor
Evidence that you are well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor: education, experience, past achievements, citations, publications, recommendation letters, and support from U.S. organizations or investors.
03
Balance of U.S. Interests
Legal argumentation showing why waiving the PERM labor certification and specific employer requirements benefits the United States. I explain why your contribution goes beyond ordinary labor-market interests and why NIW accelerates the benefit to the country.
04
Education or Exceptional Ability
An EB-2 petition can proceed through one of two paths: (A) advanced degree — Master's or PhD, or Bachelor's + 5 years of progressive experience; (B) exceptional ability — 3 of 6 criteria. I choose the optimal path for your profile.
05
Scholarly Publications
Authorship of scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Google Scholar, CrossRef, and eLibrary. Citations strengthen Prong 2 by proving the influence and recognition of your work. Russian and international journals. Timeline: from 2 weeks to 3 months.
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Media Publications About You
Coverage in leading federal and international media outlets: Forbes Russia, TASS (21M), Vedomosti, Kommersant, RBC, TechBullion, Forbes Ecuador, IBT, TheStreet, and 25+ other platforms. Strengthens evidence of recognition and the national importance of the endeavor.
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Awards and Recognition
National and international awards for significant industry contributions: Best Business Awards, ECDMA Global Awards, Digital Leaders Awards, National Business Awards. Strengthens the “well positioned” argument under Prong 2.
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Recommendation Letters
A package of 5–7 letters from industry and academic leaders: independent recommenders with no affiliation and dependent recommenders such as former colleagues. A structured write-up for each prong is a key tool for persuading USCIS in NIW cases.
Cases & Reviews
Real results, confirmed proof
“The I-140 NIW petition was approved in 5 months with no RFE. I sponsored myself, with no PERM and no employer. I am now going through DS-260 consular processing in Warsaw.”
Maxim Lebedev — Senior Software Engineer, Moscow → Austin
“I filed through the exceptional ability path — I had a Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience. Sergey built the argument across all three prongs. My EB-2 NIW green card arrived 11 months after filing.”
Roman Zakharov — Founder & CEO, Russia → Miami
“We filed EB-1A and EB-2 NIW in parallel. NIW was approved first — I had already received my green card while EB-1A was still being processed. Premium Processing for NIW saved about six months.”
Nikita Pavlov — Technology Expert, Russia → Los Angeles
“Professional, reliable, and knows every step of the process. Sergey built the evidence package so thoroughly that the USCIS officer found no grounds for refusal.”
Confidential Client - Engineering Manager, Russia → USA
EB-2 NIW and EB-1A are both self-petitioned green card options without an employer. Key differences: EB-1A requires extraordinary ability (at least 3 of 10 criteria — a very high standard); EB-2 NIW requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability (3 of 6 criteria) plus a national-interest argument under Dhanasar. EB-2 NIW has a lower evidentiary threshold, but it requires careful legal argumentation. Many clients file both petitions in parallel and proceed with whichever is approved first.
No. EB-2 NIW is a self-petition. You do not need an employer, and you do not need PERM labor certification. You file Form I-140 in your own name. This is the key advantage of NIW compared with regular EB-2, where an employer and PERM are required.
NIW is a waiver of the standard EB-2 requirements: a job offer from an employer and PERM labor certification. Matter of Dhanasar (AAO, 2016) is the precedent decision that established the current three-prong test: (1) the endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, (2) you are well positioned to advance it, and (3) on balance, it benefits the United States to waive the employer requirement. All current NIW petitions are evaluated under this standard.
There are two paths: (A) Advanced Degree path — Master’s degree, PhD, or Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of progressive experience in the specialty. (B) Exceptional Ability path — evidence of exceptional ability under 3 of 6 USCIS criteria (degree, 10+ years of experience, license, high salary, membership, recognition). We choose the best path for your profile during the consultation.
If your profile is already complete, preparation and filing take 1–1.5 months. If the evidence package needs to be strengthened (PR package + prong argumentation), the timeline is 2–3 months. After filing, USCIS usually reviews I-140 NIW petitions in 6–12 months, or in 45 days with Premium Processing (available since 2022).
Yes. Parallel filing is a common strategy. EB-2 NIW + EB-1A means two I-140 petitions for the same person, reviewed independently; you proceed to the green card through whichever is approved first. EB-2 NIW + O-1 means O-1 can provide a faster way to enter the United States, while NIW supports the long-term green card strategy, often through Adjustment of Status from O-1.
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Maly Palashevsky Lane,
3, Bldg. 1, Structure 4
(Russia office)
Maly Palashevsky Lane,
3, Bldg. 1, Structure 4
(Russia office)
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Phone
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