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Chances of success in EB1A/NIW self-petition
Published Dec 27,2015 By GCforPhDQUESTION Dear GC for PhD team, I bought the How-to guide EB1A (contents) (Front page) from your website. This contents helped me in learning the steps and requirement for the whole GC process. Still I am not sure about my candidature profile for self petition . My profile is giving below. I am a PhD holder … Continue reading Chances of success in EB1A/NIW self-petition
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1ARegarding applying for EB1A/NIW outside USA
Published Dec 26,2015 By SasHi,I finished my bachelor in India and did master degree in Germany and completed my PhD in UK. Currently i am working as Lecturer for past 1year (i.e permanent job) in UK. I have 10+ Journal papers with good impact factors, 20+ conference papers and 5+ invited talks.Am i eligible to apply for NIW or … Continue reading Regarding applying for EB1A/NIW outside USA
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1ADeciding between EB1A and NIW
Published Nov 27,2015 By GCforPhDQUESTION I am working as a postdoc in Electrical Engineering at University of California Berkeley for the last 4 years. I am planning to apply for Green Card either under EB1A or NIW category. I was going through your website and found a lot of useful information about the Green Card process. However, I would … Continue reading Deciding between EB1A and NIW
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1AHow much does the institute matter for postdoc to apply the green card?
Published Jul 19,2015 By MRCHHATTUHi, I am working as postdoc in NIH funded projects at low-ranked university. My research topics are related with diseases such as cancer and diabetes (computational structural biology). I have around 10 publications (~40 citations) from my PhD, 2 scholarships, 3 fellowships (university), 1 research grant 40k as PI. Since I did my PhD outside … Continue reading How much does the institute matter for postdoc to apply the green card?
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1AGC with my background
Published May 8,2015 By SameeraHello, I did my Masters in Biological Sciences in the top Indian research Institute (I’m an Indian citizen). Then I came to Netherlands to pursue my PhD. I just finished my PhD (2008-2015). During my PhD, I have published 4 first author publications in tier 1 journal and 1 first author review in tier 2 … Continue reading GC with my background
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1AOverseas Employment
Published Sep 23,2014 By Godfrey MwangiWould accepting a job outside the US hinder the chances at succeeding on a self-petition? Facts of the case: – Graduated with PhD in 2014 from University of Washington (Biostatistician with multiple publications, multiple (US and international) conference participation and awards)– Home country has granted J-1 waiver– Accepted position in Africa with the US-based CDC (Center for Disease … Continue reading Overseas Employment
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1APostdoctoral researcher trying to decide EB2-NIW or EB1A.
Published Jul 1,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am a post-doctoral research associate at University of Washington, Seattle. I have a few questions regarding the green card applications. 1) Do I qualify for a EB1-A application. I am attaching my resume in this email. If I qualify, how long would it take. 2) If I apply under NIW, … Continue reading Postdoctoral researcher trying to decide EB2-NIW or EB1A.
Posted in i-140Help me decide between EB1A or EB2 NIW.
Published Mar 19,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion: From your description, you may have a good chance in either of the two categories. Generally EB1a is harder however if you prepare your application carefully there is a good chance. If your I-140 application is denied, you can always reapply and the new I-140 application is given the attention of a … Continue reading Help me decide between EB1A or EB2 NIW.
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1AShould I apply in EB1A or EB2NIW?
Published Mar 10,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion: Thanks a lot for your helpful website. You are benefiting the PhD group and the whole American society! I’ll highly appreciate if you can help me out with the following questions, so that I can decide which package I will choose and put effort in: 1. Can I go for EB1A or EB2-NIW? I feel … Continue reading Should I apply in EB1A or EB2NIW?
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1ACan post-doc be considered permanent position
Published Oct 21,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I would like to have some advice on whether I could qualify for a EB-2 NIW or not. I’ve read your website and I have your pdf, which have been quite interesting. Now, long story short, I am a post-doc in Novartis, and hold a French PhD on structural biochemistry. I’m here with an … Continue reading Can post-doc be considered permanent position
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