How to apply for NIW national interest exemption to immigrate to the United States

It seems easier to apply for a green card in the United States for permanent residence in China.

Generally speaking, there are two ways to apply for an American green card. One is to migrate through work, and the other is to migrate through kinship. No matter which way you take, there are two steps. The first step is that the applicant applies for the green card qualification for the beneficiary (I- 140/I- 130), and the second step is that the beneficiary adjusts his status in China (I-485) or applies for an immigrant visa at an overseas embassy.

Most students come from China to study in the United States, and then work, and most of them work as immigrants. By category, there are three types of employment-oriented immigrants (religion and investors are not detailed here): 1) excellent talents; 2) People with high education; 3) professionals. The requirements of these three types of applications are different, and the waiting time for obtaining a green card is also very different.

Outstanding talents refer to those who enjoy a national reputation in science, art, education, business or sports. As far as this kind of application (EB- 1) is concerned, there is a fine division.

EB- 1a-super aliens

Such applications do not require proof of employment. But the conditions are harsh, and at least the following three conditions must be met:

1. won national/international awards;

2. Have membership;

3. Being reported by major media;

4. I have reviewed other people's works alone/* * *;

5. Make significant contributions in the fields of science, academia, art, sports and commerce. ;

6. Publish academic articles in major journals;

7. His works have been exhibited;

8. Hold leadership positions in famous institutions;

9. You have well-paid subordinates;

10. His artistic works have commercial achievements.

EB- 1b-outstanding professors and researchers

This application requires proof of employment, and the beneficiary must have worked in the academic field for at least three years and meet any two of the following conditions:

1. won the Excellence Award;

2. Have membership;

3. Have professional reports;

4. I have reviewed other people's works alone/* * *;

5. Scientific and academic contributions;

6. Academic articles are published in major journals.

Introduction of multinational managers or executives in EB- 1

EB-2-Foreigners with advanced degrees or special abilities

Highly educated means that the employment position requires a master's/doctor's degree (or five years of relevant experience after obtaining a bachelor's degree). Note that this requirement is the requirement of the job, and a high degree of education may not be able to apply for such a job.

Most students on the altar belong to this category, including Perm and NIW.

The traditional PERM means that the application is submitted by the employer and needs to be approved by the labor document (ETA-750) first.

NIW is the so-called national interest exemption, which means that the work you are engaged in is of national interest to the United States. So you need to apply for exemption from ETA-750 (but ETA-750B). NIW still needs it). NIW does not need the support of employers, and beneficiaries can apply for it themselves. The exemption here only refers to the exemption of service paper. Everything else is exactly the same as a perm.

EB-3-a professionals

Major (EB-3) refers to a position that requires a bachelor's degree (or no education but 2 years of relevant experience). Again, this is the requirement of the post.

This kind of application is similar to EB-2 perm, but the degree requirement is slightly lower. Because of the labor thesis, the application must be submitted by the employer. No NIW.

As can be seen from the above, the employer's application types are EB- 1b, EB-2 PERM and EB-3; And their own applications are EB- 1A and EB-2NIW.

Of course, EB- 1 is the fastest, because the timetable is always current. If it is successful, it will take no more than six months from the beginning of application to getting a green card. EB-2 takes the second place, usually between 2 and 3 years. EB-3 will take longer, about five years. If there is a name check problem in the application process, no one can accurately assert the delay caused by it.

Students who are not clear about the requirements for applying for a green card often mistakenly think that doctors can apply for EB- 1, masters can apply for EB-2, and bachelors can apply for EB-3.