EB-2 NIW Visa Application: Is a Business Plan Necessary?

EB-2 NIW Application: Is a Business Plan Necessary?
Feb23

Embarking on the journey to obtain an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Visa is a significant step towards achieving your professional goals in the United States. Among the myriad of requirements, the question often arises: Is a business plan essential for a successful EB-2 NIW visa application? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the nuances of the EB-2 NIW visa application process and shed light on the role of a business plan in this context. Understanding the EB-2 NIW Visa: The EB-2 NIW Visa is designed for individuals with exceptional abilities in their respective fields, offering a pathway to permanent

February 23, 2024
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EB-2/NIW (National Interest Waiver) for Entrepreneurs: Green Card for Businessmen

EB-2NIW (National Interest Waiver) for Entrepreneurs Green Card for Businessmen
Feb09

At Kameli Law we strive to provide valuable insights and guidance on various immigration topics. In this article, we will delve into the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) process specifically tailored for pilots seeking employment in the United States. The EB-2 NIW category offers a unique opportunity for skilled professionals to obtain a green card without employer sponsorship by demonstrating their exceptional abilities and the national interest their work serves. So, let’s embark on a journey through the EB-2 NIW process, focusing on its application to the aviation industry. The National Interest Waiver – A Gateway to Entrepreneurial Success: The

February 9, 2024
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EB-2 NIW Process for Pilots: Comprehensive Guide

Jul05

At Kameli Law we strive to provide valuable insights and guidance on various immigration topics. In this article, we will delve into the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) process specifically tailored for pilots seeking employment in the United States. The EB-2 NIW category offers a unique opportunity for skilled professionals to obtain a green card without employer sponsorship by demonstrating their exceptional abilities and the national interest their work serves. So, let’s embark on a journey through the EB-2 NIW process, focusing on its application to the aviation industry. Understanding the EB-2 NIW Category: The EB-2 NIW category is designed for foreign

July 5, 2023
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EB2-NIW Premium Processing

Jan19

The USCIS processing times have long been somewhat of an inconvenience for individuals. Especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic that caused major delays. Premium Processing was offered as a solution by USCIS, which allowed individuals to receive results to their petition 15 to 45 working days for an extra cost. However, in the employment category, this option was only available to EB1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Abilities).  This caused individuals who petitioned for EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) to remain without an option.  Recently, the USCIS announced premium processing starting January 30th 2023, for all previously filed NIW cases

January 19, 2023
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Biden Administration Partially Lifts Green Card Ban

Biden Administration Partially Lifts Green Card Ban
Mar04

Written by Taher Kameli & Chathan Vemuri   This week, a major Trump-era immigration ban has been considerably rescinded by executive order.[1] On Wednesday 24th, 2021, the Biden administration lifted the Trump administration’s immigrant visa ban for many green card applicants.[2] The ban was originally imposed on April 2020, under an order known as Presidential Proclamation 100014[3], and was justified as being necessary to protect American workers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]  Under the ban, the Trump administration froze the issuing of green cards for new immigrants and stopped temporary work visas for

March 4, 2021
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Biden Reverts Naturalization Test to 2008 Version

Biden Reverts Naturalization Test to 2008 Version
Mar01

Written by Taher Kameli & Chathan Vemuri In another reversal of Trump-era immigration policy, the Biden administration struck down the revised naturalization civic test implemented on December 1, 2020, replacing it with the older 2008 version of the test that had been in force up till that time.[1] This was done as part of President Biden’s February 2 Executive Order on “Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration System.”[2] The USCIS will go back to the 2008 test as of March 1, 2021, although there will also be an interim period during which both tests will be offered for

March 1, 2021
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Israeli Nationals Now Eligible for United States E-2 Visa

E-2 Visa Now Available For Israeli Nationals
Jun07

Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. Given the hostile, anti-immigration policies of the Trump administration, the immigration news recently coming from the United States generally involves some additional restriction on immigration rights.  As a result, it is noteworthy when the Trump administration takes action that can permit more foreigners to come to the United States. Such is the case with the April 11 announcement that Israeli nationals can now qualify for the United States E-2 visa. The U.S. Embassy in Israel stated, “The U.S. Embassy in Israel is pleased to announce the implementation

June 7, 2019
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Act Now to Take Advantage Of Lower EB-5 Capital Contribution Amounts

Take Advantage Of Lower EB-5 Capital Contribution Amounts
May10

Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. The EB-5 investment program has been a popular vehicle for foreigners to obtain green cards, and permanent lawful residency status, in the United States.  As the EB-5 program creates jobs in the United States, it represents a form of immigration that is believed to be favored by President Trump. In fact, the family of President Trump’s son-in-law and advisor, Jared Kushner, has been directly involved in EB-5 projects. Currently, the amount of capital contribution to invest in an EB-5 project is either $500,000 or $1,000,000.  The $500,000 amount

May 10, 2019
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U.S. Permanent Residency through Employment-Based Visa Categories: Far from Unfeasible

Permanent Residency through Employment-Based Visa
Jan25

Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. Trump’s stringent immigration policy running afoul of America’s long-standing tradition of embracing immigrants is widely known across the globe. Anti-immigration policies as the centerpiece of Trump’s agenda through which U.S. major issues could allegedly be resolved have stoked concerns among foreign nationals. In such an unwelcoming climate, individuals with outstanding academic and professional profile as well as investors (qualifying for the EB-1, EB-2 NIW and EB-5 categories) may view U.S. permanent residency unachievable

January 25, 2019
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Can the EB-5 Investment Capital Be Acquired Through a Gift or Loan?

EB-5 Investment Capital Be Acquired Through a Gift or Loan?
Dec14

Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program dating back to 1990 continues to be an attractive route to U.S. citizenship and the participation rate for the program has remained high among foreign investors. Importantly, almost 40,000 EB-5 petitions have been filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) over the past three years. Since its inception, the EB-5 program has proven to be beneficial to the U.S. economy as well. It has truly emerged as a vital source for job creation and has helped stimulate the U.S. economy.

December 14, 2018
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