Self-Petition NIW & EB-1A
At Kendall Immigration Law, we have uncommon expertise in complex cases for those who have reached the top of their fields, whether it be in business, science, or the arts.
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A
This permanent residence category is reserved for those who have a record of significant achievement in their fields and does not require an employer sponsor. Applicants may be recognized experts in business, such as senior executives with distinguished careers or creative entrepreneurs who introduced a new product or idea, or those who have been celebrated for their work in the arts.
In the arts, candidates could include widely published writers, visual artists who have shown their work at prestigious galleries, dancers who developed novel techniques that have been widely adopted, or accomplished playwrights who have received notable awards.
National Interest Waiver (NIW)
Unlike the categories listed above, this falls into the second preference employment-based permanent residence category (EB-2). It can either be filed by an employer or an individual may sponsor themselves, a significant benefit. The NIW bypasses the labor certification requirement, which benefits both employer and employee. To qualify, the individual must have a demonstrated record of achievement in a particular field of endeavor that is in the U.S. national interest and be uniquely positioned to advance their field of endeavor. Given the breadth of the U.S. national interest, experts in a variety of fields such as renewable energy, computer science, medical research, or agriculture may qualify.
