January 2, 2010 at 8:28 am | FAQ
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Question:
Hello,
I recently graduated with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. I am currently on OPT. I don’t have any paper publications as of now. But I am working on them and they are under preparation. Also, like most PhD, I did not get a chance to present my work at conferences. To keep things simple, I don’t have any current published papers or conference papers, but I do have the degree certificate. Do you think I would have a strong case to file for EB2-NIW by myself without any employer sponsorship?
I appreciate your time and help. Any other suggestions for my case would be very valuable.
Thanks,
Answer:
EB2 is eligibility is judged based on a number of criteria. Not having publications should not mean it is not possible. Similarly just having a degree does not mean it is possible either. We suggest you look at USCIS criteria (please see the ebook on our site) for EB2 and make a list of your strengths to evaluate your case.
Best of luck
Green card for phd team
Sincerely
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December 21, 2009 at 8:24 am | FAQ
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Question:
Dear Sir,
This is xxxx,i have few Queries for you.I just wanted to know whether i can apply for greencard,i am doing my Phd in computer Science.So i was just wondering whether i cn do it or not.
I request u to plz send me the details regarding that.
Regards,
xxxxx.
Answer:
Most people ask this question. The answer is you can self petition in niw or eb1. (Eb1a if you have exceptional research record and NIW if your research is in national interest). In general most research ( whether you are aware or not) is generally in the us national interest since it is driven and funded by an agency that is directing research in the us national interest. The best approach is to familiarize yourself with the uscis criteria for these categories and read some example petitions. This should give you an idea as to whether you qualify, how to and what it takes to prepare a successful petition. Initially if you feel that you do not satisfy the uscis criteria, then you can at least work towards building it as you do your phd, so that you can apply at a later date.
We suggest you look at the FAQ and free ebook on our web site. Example petitions will be helpful if you plan on preparing a petition.
Best of luck
Green card for phd team
Sincerely
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The contents in this web site are only for your information and are not intended to be legal advice.
December 12, 2009 at 6:01 pm | FAQ
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Question:
I have complete my PHD in Astrophysics from India. At present I am in US with my Husband on L2 visa.
Wanted to check with you if I can self sponsor my green card or what is the best way to proceed.
I would appreciate your help and guidance.
Answer:
Self petitioning (no employer sponsorship is needed) is possible in EB1A or EB2-NIW. And you can apply on your own (by your self or using a lawyer) in these categories. From your short description, it is hard for to judge which category is best for you. Also we do not provide legal advice. So we generally let you decide on whether you should apply and what is the best suited category for you. In general we have found that if a phd collects all the publications, awards, various efforts along his/her phd and during his/her work experience, they may collectively be sufficient evidence for a NIW (most cases) or EB1A (some cases) self-petition. We suggest you look at the USCIS criteria and some example petitions (from us or else where).
Usually i-140 approvals are quick (generally few months and rarely a year). Processing time for I-485 depends on your country of origin and applied category (EB1 or EB2). If the priority dates are current it can be a few months otherwise longer. Please looks at the current visa bulletin to see the visa number availability.
Best of luck
Green card for phs team
Sincerely
Green card for Phd Team
Disclaimer:
The contents in this web site are only for your information and are not intended to be legal advice.