500+
successful client cases
Full-cycle support for IT professionals — from profile evaluation to receipt of the physical green card: formulating a proposed endeavor in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or cloud technologies; developing arguments under the three Dhanasar prongs; establishing an advanced degree or exceptional ability; publishing scholarly articles in computer science; obtaining recommendation letters from industry leaders; and preparing 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 artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and cloud infrastructure. Media coverage in Forbes, TASS, VC.ru, and more than 50 international technology publications, computer-science articles, and evidence that your solutions 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 CTOs and recognized industry experts, and assemble a complete USCIS evidence package. I analyze your products, open-source projects, patents, and publications, select the appropriate filing path — advanced degree or exceptional ability — 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.
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
Popular Package
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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 national importance for the United States in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, and quantum computing. USCIS policy issued in January 2022 expressly identifies these areas as critically important. I formulate the proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar standards.
02
Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavor
Evidence that you are personally well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor may include your education, products operating in production environments, number of users, open-source repositories with forks and stars, conference presentations, patents, citations, recommendation letters, and an offer or letter of support from a U.S. company.
03
Balance of U.S. Interests
Arguments explaining why waiving PERM would benefit the United States, including shortages of professionals in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the speed at which technologies must be implemented, and the difficulty of filling the position quickly in the local labor market. I demonstrate that your contribution exceeds ordinary labor-market interests.
04
Education or Exceptional Ability
The EB-2 petition may follow one of two paths: A. Advanced degree: a master’s degree or PhD, or a bachelor’s degree followed by five years of progressive IT experience. B. Exceptional ability: satisfaction of at least three of the six applicable criteria. The advanced-degree path is appropriate for most IT professionals. I select the best path based on your profile.
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Scholarly Publications
Authorship of articles about computer science, artificial intelligence, and software development published in peer-reviewed journals indexed by Google Scholar, CrossRef, and eLibrary. Citations strengthen Prong 2. Publication timelines range from approximately two weeks to three months.
06
Media Publications About You
Coverage in leading national and international technology publications, including Forbes Russia, TASS with an audience of 21 million, RBC, VC.ru, TechBullion, HackerNoon, 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.
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Awards and Recognition
Awards recognizing a significant contribution to the IT industry, including the Digital Leaders Awards, Global CIO, ECDMA Global Awards, industry competitions, and hackathons. This evidence strengthens the well-positioned argument under Prong 2.
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Recommendation Letters
A package of five to seven letters from CTOs, founders, and recognized industry experts. 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 and 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
Yes, provided that the proposed endeavor is formulated in terms of U.S. national priorities. USCIS policy issued in January 2022 specifically highlights STEM fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and quantum computing. A bachelor’s degree followed by five years of progressive experience is sufficient for the EB-2 category; a PhD is not required. The key is to demonstrate the impact of your solutions and their importance to the United States.
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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