U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has recorded a drastic increase in EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and O-1A Extraordinary Ability visa applications and approvals from FY2018 to FY2023. According to USCIS, the number of EB-2 NIW and O-1A petitions have almost doubled from FY2022 to FY2023 alone, and the approval rate has remained stable at 90 percent or above.

This increase comes after the agency’s 2022 policy guidance clarifying how STEM professionals can demonstrate eligibility for EB-2 NIW and O-1A visas.

The National Interest Waiver is an EB2 employment-based immigrant visa application which does not need a U.S. job offer, does not need a U.S. employer’s sponsorship. Individuals who possess an advanced degree or exceptional ability may consider EB2 NIW.

O-1A is a working visa which requires an employer sponsor and is reserved for individuals who have made outstanding achievements.

USCIS has offered very favorable policy to EB2 NIW and O-1A applicants who possess STEM degrees. If you focus on AI, your chance of getting EB2 NIW and O-1A is even greater.

As an advanced degree holder in a STEM field, our firm can assist you in determining whether you qualify for an EB-2 NIW immigrant visa or O-1 nonimmigrant visa, depending on your unique circumstances. Through our expertise, our firm has filed and received countless EB-2 NIW and O-1A approval notices for individuals in professional careers including: bioinformatics, mechanical engineering, computational mathematics, and much more.

Our firm continues to successfully demonstrate to USCIS that our clients satisfy the eligibility requirements under each visa category. This is reflected by our firm’s overall approval rate for EB-2 NIW and O-1A filings. Pls review our NIW approval summaries here: https://www.fengvisa.com/eb-2-niw-2/

In light of the increase in favorable decisions for EB-2 NIW and O-1A visa applications, now is the time for advanced degree holders in STEM fields to submit their filings. Our firm is ready guide you through the process.

Attorney Jing Feng is a decorated immigration lawyer who has been working in immigration for years. She has notable experience in this domain, and has successfully gained U.S. residency for thousands of her clients. For more consultation on EB-2 NIW and O-1A visa preparation, please contact Jing Feng Law Group, PLLC at info@fengvisa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!