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Postdoctoral researcher trying to decide EB2-NIW or EB1A.

Published Jul 1,2014 By

Question:    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.

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Applied for EB1A. Should I apply for J1 or H1B?

Published Jun 19,2014 By

Question: A quick question regarding my present situation. I did apply for EB1A (green card) about 3.5 months ago which is currently under review. Now I’ve been working as a Post Doc and my extended OPT is ending on 14th January. So, I wanted to apply for J1 in the mean time but our university … Continue reading Applied for EB1A. Should I apply for J1 or H1B?

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Do I need to have reached the highest position in my career to be eligible to apply in EB1A category?

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Question: I am currently getting ready for an NIW application because my attorney said that I won’t be able to apply for EB-1A as a postdoc. For EB1A, they told me that they need to substantiate that I reached the highest profession in my career. Is this 100% true? In your site, I did not … Continue reading Do I need to have reached the highest position in my career to be eligible to apply in EB1A category?

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Applying under EB1A category while H1B visa expires

Published May 17,2012 By

Question: I am planning to apply for my green card in EB1 category as I have my PhD from USA and a record of several publications. My current employment will end by this month and I do not have the next job. So if I apply for my green card before this job ends DO … Continue reading Applying under EB1A category while H1B visa expires

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Eligibility for EB1A and EB2 NIW and processing duration of the application

Published May 8,2012 By

Question: I am Hungarian, got my PhD last year. I am currently post-doc with J-1 visa. Our Professor just told me, I got 3 more months and no more, after, I have to leave. I have to find another job, which is very difficult … you know well, or I have to find any other … Continue reading Eligibility for EB1A and EB2 NIW and processing duration of the application

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Concurrent EB1 and EB2

Published May 16,2010 By

Question: I recently graduated with a PhD and am currently working for a semiconductor company. I am in the process of starting my green card application and am debating between applying through EB2 (D) – advanced degree and EB2 (I) – National Interest Waiver categories. I was wondering if I can proceed through both of … Continue reading Concurrent EB1 and EB2

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