Here comes the second step of NIW green card process which is much easier than previous one (I-140). This post includes a list of documents required for I-485 petition (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), optional petitions I-765 (Employment Authorization Document) and I-131 (Advance Parole Document), and other required forms like G-325A, I-693 (medical exam).
Details from our EB2 NIW case [approved 10/2013]
In this post, I describe how we built our NIW case and what arguments we used to get our green card approved. I provide very detailed information – my husband’s credentials, how we got the letters of recommendation from experts, how our case developed over the time, what evidence we used, how many hours it took to put everything together, how much did it cost and how long was the processing time.
Documents checklist for I-140 EB2 NIW petition
Here I provide a list of documents for the first step of green card application (I-140) – forms, fee, petition letter, letters of recommendation, education, documents demonstrating past track of achievements, impact on the field, employment, non-immigrant status etc.
NIW recommendation letter sample
I prepared NIW reference letter sample. This might serve as a template for letter of recommendation. I provided a few examples of testimonies demonstrating NIW requirements.
Letter of recommendation for NIW petition
One of the ways how to demonstrate National Interest Waiver requirements is reference letter. This post describes how to choose experts for EB2 NIW letter of recommendation. I show how to structure supporting letter, mention credentials of recommender, relationship with petitioner and evaluate petitioner’s work.