Step 1: Prepare a Strong Personal Petition Letter
This is the foundation of your application. The letter must explain:
• What you have studied and what you are skilled at
• The role your work has in meeting national needs
• Why not accepting offers from other countries is good for the United States.
Step 2: Gather Supporting Evidence
• College or university transcripts
• Resume/CV
• Letters from people knowledgeable about the discipline
• Publications, patents and citations are forms of evidence.
• Examples of results from before and what is happening now
• Being acknowledged by the government or by an industry organization
Step 3: File Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition)
This form is submitted to USCIS along with all your supporting evidence. As an EB2 NIW applicant, you are your own petitioner.
Step 4: Wait for Approval and Priority Date
Once your Form I-140 is approved:
1. If your priority date is current, you can immediately file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) if you are in the U.S.
2. If you’re outside the U.S., your case will be sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing.
Step 5: Apply for a Green Card (Form I-485 or DS-260)
Depending on where you live:
• For people already in the U.S., submit Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status).
• In other countries: Fill out DS-260 and go to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for your visa interview.
EB2 NIW Processing Time in 2025
• I-140 Standard: 8–12 months
• I-140 Premium Processing: ~45 days
• I-485 Adjustment of Status: 8–14 months
• Consular Processing: 6–10 months
Pro Tips for a Strong EB2 NIW Petition:
• Request letters of recommendation from respected individuals (professors, leaders in their sectors, senior researchers).
• Use language that states the impact on regular life — instead of using generic expressions.
• Make sure the applications highlight sustained behavior, not just a one-time victory
• Look for reliable proof — for example, from publications, media or government grants
• Get a professional to go over and polish up your petition.
At HelpingreenCard.com, we guide professionals, researchers and entrepreneurs through the EB2 NIW process including applying for a green card by letter and assembling the necessary proof.
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