500+
successful client cases
EB-2 NIW
for Engineers
I help engineers and inventors 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-cycle support for engineers — from profile evaluation to receipt of the physical green card: formulating a proposed endeavor in energy, infrastructure, or semiconductors; developing arguments under the three Dhanasar prongs; establishing an advanced degree; documenting patents and articles in technical journals; preparing recommendation letters; and completing the I-140 petition on a turnkey basis.
Comprehensive support at every stage of EB-2 NIW
NIW Strategy & National Interest Argument
I formulate the proposed endeavor in terms of U.S. priorities, including renewable energy, semiconductors, critical infrastructure, aerospace, and robotics. Media coverage in Forbes, TASS, and more than 50 technical publications, articles in engineering journals, patents, and evidence that your developments have been implemented. Every publication comes with a lifetime placement guarantee.
I-140 Petition Preparation
I prepare the EB-2 NIW I-140 petition, draft five to seven recommendation letters from chief engineers and R&D executives, and assemble a complete USCIS evidence package. I analyze your developments, patents, and practical implementations and develop arguments for each Dhanasar prong.
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.
What is your education level?
EB-2 requires an advanced degree (Master's or PhD) or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of progressive experience in the field.
How many years have you worked in your field?
Experience strengthens Prong 2 of the Dhanasar framework: proof that you are well positioned to carry out the proposed endeavor.
Does your work have national importance for the United States?
USCIS assesses whether your field relates to U.S. priorities: technology, science, healthcare, education, defense, the economy, infrastructure, the environment, or culture.
Do you have publications, patents, or key projects?
Prong 2 requires showing that you are well positioned to carry out the proposed endeavor — your track record is critical.
Are your works cited or are your developments used by others?
Google Scholar citations, industry mentions, and adoption of your methods by others are among the strongest forms of impact evidence for NIW.
Do you have awards or expert status?
Awards, judging, association membership, and media coverage about you can satisfy exceptional ability criteria and strengthen Prong 2.
Can you obtain letters from industry leaders?
For NIW, a strong package usually includes 5–7 letters, with about half from independent experts who are not affiliated with you. This is a central tool for persuading USCIS.
Is your income above average for your profession?
High salary is one of the 6 exceptional ability criteria and indirect evidence of the significance of your work. USCIS may compare compensation against U.S. BLS data.
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🟢 Strong NIW Profile
You satisfy most of the key EB-2 NIW factors. The I-140 petition can likely be prepared for filing soon. Approval chances appear strong.
EB-2 NIW factor breakdown
🟢 Education
🟡 Education
🔴 Education
🟢 Work Experience
🟡 Work Experience
🔴 Work Experience
🟢 National Interest
🟡 National Interest
🔴 National Interest
🟢 Well Positioned
🟡 Well Positioned
🔴 Well Positioned
🟢 Citations and Work Impact
🟡 Citations and Work Impact
🔴 Citations and Work Impact
🟢 Awards and Recognition
🟡 Awards and Recognition
🔴 Awards and Recognition
🟢 Recommendation Letters
🟡 Recommendation Letters
🔴 Recommendation Letters
🟢 Income and Exceptional Ability
🟡 Income and Exceptional Ability
🔴 Income and Exceptional Ability
What to Do Next
Your profile is ready for filing. Next steps:
  • Frame the proposed endeavor under Matter of Dhanasar standards.
  • Collect 5–7 recommendation letters, including at least 3 from independent experts.
  • Prepare detailed legal arguments for each of the 3 prongs.
  • Prepare the I-140 petition with a complete evidence package — usually 1–1.5 months.
  • Consider Premium Processing — USCIS decision in 45 days.
  • Optionally file EB-1A in parallel for a second chance.
🟣 Good Profile with Room to Strengthen
You are close to the EB-2 NIW requirements. Several factors can be strengthened within 1–2 months, after which the profile may be ready for filing.
EB-2 NIW factor breakdown
🟢 Education
🟡 Education
🔴 Education
🟢 Work Experience
🟡 Work Experience
🔴 Work Experience
🟢 National Interest
🟡 National Interest
🔴 National Interest
🟢 Well Positioned
🟡 Well Positioned
🔴 Well Positioned
🟢 Citations and Work Impact
🟡 Citations and Work Impact
🔴 Citations and Work Impact
🟢 Awards and Recognition
🟡 Awards and Recognition
🔴 Awards and Recognition
🟢 Recommendation Letters
🟡 Recommendation Letters
🔴 Recommendation Letters
🟢 Income and Exceptional Ability
🟡 Income and Exceptional Ability
🔴 Income and Exceptional Ability
Growth areas
Strengthening typically takes 1–2 months. I recommend:
  • Strengthen your track record through scientific publications, patents, or software registration.
  • Develop citations and other impact evidence.
  • Identify 3 independent recommenders — industry leaders with no affiliation to you.
  • Optimize the proposed endeavor wording for Prong 1 (national importance).
  • Begin collecting education and experience documents in parallel.
  • A free consultation will help build a precise plan.
🟡 Profile Needs Strengthening
There is a basic foundation, but the current factors may not be enough for a confident NIW filing. A PR package with turnkey case preparation can address this in 2–3 months.
EB-2 NIW factor breakdown
🟢 Education
🟡 Education
🔴 Education
🟢 Work Experience
🟡 Work Experience
🔴 Work Experience
🟢 National Interest
🟡 National Interest
🔴 National Interest
🟢 Well Positioned
🟡 Well Positioned
🔴 Well Positioned
🟢 Citations and Work Impact
🟡 Citations and Work Impact
🔴 Citations and Work Impact
🟢 Awards and Recognition
🟡 Awards and Recognition
🔴 Awards and Recognition
🟢 Recommendation Letters
🟡 Recommendation Letters
🔴 Recommendation Letters
🟢 Income and Exceptional Ability
🟡 Income and Exceptional Ability
🔴 Income and Exceptional Ability
Profile strengthening plan
The standard path is a PR package + turnkey case preparation (2–3 months):
  • Place media publications about you in Forbes, TASS, and industry media — 1–2 months.
  • Publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals — from 2 weeks.
  • Register a patent, software, or book to strengthen Prong 2.
  • Select and prepare 5–7 recommendation letters aligned with the Dhanasar structure.
  • Carefully frame the proposed endeavor with a national interest argument.
  • Prepare the I-140 petition after strengthening the profile.
🔴 Exceptional Ability Path
Without an advanced degree, EB-2 proceeds through the exceptional ability path — you need to satisfy 3 of 6 criteria. This is achievable, but it requires careful preparation.
EB-2 NIW factor breakdown
🟢 Education
🟡 Education
🔴 Education
🟢 Work Experience
🟡 Work Experience
🔴 Work Experience
🟢 National Interest
🟡 National Interest
🔴 National Interest
🟢 Well Positioned
🟡 Well Positioned
🔴 Well Positioned
🟢 Citations and Work Impact
🟡 Citations and Work Impact
🔴 Citations and Work Impact
🟢 Awards and Recognition
🟡 Awards and Recognition
🔴 Awards and Recognition
🟢 Recommendation Letters
🟡 Recommendation Letters
🔴 Recommendation Letters
🟢 Income and Exceptional Ability
🟡 Income and Exceptional Ability
🔴 Income and Exceptional Ability
Strategy for the exceptional ability path
Without an advanced degree, we build the case around the exceptional ability criteria:
  • Document 10+ years of full-time work experience with employer letters.
  • Provide a license or professional certification in your field.
  • Show evidence of high compensation compared with peers in your industry.
  • Document membership in international professional associations.
  • Use publications, patents, and awards as evidence of significant contributions.
  • Work in parallel on the legal argument under the 3 Dhanasar prongs.
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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.
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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
Current Rate
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Case & Petition Preparation
For clients whose profile already meets the requirements. Profile analysis, filing-path selection, NIW strategy, Form I-140 preparation, recommendation letters, translations, and USCIS filing. Timeline: 1–1.5 months.
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PR Package + Turnkey Case
PR strategy + strengthening the NIW evidence package + petition. Media publications, scholarly articles, proof of the impact of your work, recommendation letters from industry leaders, and legal argumentation under the three Dhanasar prongs. Full cycle: 2–3 months.
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 of the national importance of your field, including renewable energy, semiconductors, critical infrastructure, aerospace, robotics, and water-supply systems. I connect the proposed endeavor with the priorities of the U.S. Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, and the CHIPS Act and formulate it under the Dhanasar standards.
Endeavor statement
Industry reports
National impact
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Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavor
Supporting evidence may include your engineering degree, patents, completed projects and their scale, implementation in manufacturing, technical publications, standards and regulations to which you contributed, and recommendation letters.
Track record
Citations
U.S. support
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Balance of U.S. Interests
Arguments explaining why waiving PERM would benefit the United States, including shortages of engineering professionals, the speed required to complete infrastructure projects, and the difficulty of replacing a specialized professional through the general labor market. I demonstrate that your contribution exceeds ordinary labor-market interests.
Waiver argument
Beyond labor market
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Education or Exceptional Ability
The petition may follow one of two paths: A. Advanced degree: a master’s degree, PhD, or bachelor’s degree followed by five years of progressive engineering experience. B. Exceptional ability: satisfaction of at least three of the six applicable criteria. I select the most appropriate path based on your profile.
PhD / Master's
Bachelor's + 5 years
Exceptional ability
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Scholarly Publications
Authorship of articles in engineering and technical journals indexed by Google Scholar, Scopus, CrossRef, and eLibrary. Citations strengthen Prong 2. Publication timelines range from approximately two weeks to three months.
Google Scholar
CrossRef
eLibrary / VAK
46 journals
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Media Publications About You
Coverage of your developments in leading technical and business publications, including Forbes Russia, TASS with an audience of 21 million, RBC, TechBullion, International Business Times, TheStreet, and more than 25 additional platforms. These publications strengthen the evidence of professional recognition and the national importance of the proposed endeavor.
Forbes
TASS
RBC
25+ outlets
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Awards and Recognition
National and international engineering awards, invitations to participate in technical committees, and invitations to review articles for professional journals. This evidence strengthens the well-positioned argument under Prong 2.
Laureate
28 competitions
International
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Recommendation Letters
A package of five to seven letters from chief engineers, R&D executives, and professors. The package includes independent letters from experts with no affiliation to you and dependent letters from former colleagues. Each letter is structured to support the relevant Dhanasar prongs.
5–7 letters
Independent
USCIS translation
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I'll review your profile, identify strong criteria, and suggest the minimal set of tools that will give you the best chance of approval.
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
Questions & Answers
Have a question? Let's discuss it right now!
I will answer any EB-2 NIW question, evaluate your profile, and tell you honestly whether you have a realistic chance of approval.
No, but a patent is one of the strongest forms of evidence under Prong 2 — the well-positioned requirement. When no patent is available, we may prepare a utility-model application within four to five months or register software within approximately one month. It is equally important to demonstrate implementation: where your development is used, what results it has produced, and which organizations or professionals use it.
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