Should you use Premium Processing for EB2 NIW?

[@heindadell490]

I used it and I got my positive approve for EB2 NIW within 10 days.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Nice! Congrats!

[@busuyiadebayo851]

Congratulations. Which center was that?

[@heindadell490]

Thank you. At the beginning i tried to use your infos and packages but I decided to use an attorney because of different eduction and work field@@OscarsGreenCard

[@heindadell490]

Nebraska Center, but I i did an application outside the USA@@busuyiadebayo851

[@CancerSleuth]

Tell more. I’m thinking to apply soon!

[@martinegaspard1291]

Premium processing is not really overrated, and definitely does not trigger RFE. I wanted premium processing for peace of mind and so I can plan ahead, coming from abroad. I got my response in 8 days. A winning case is one that is coherent, that satisfies the requirements and that has a great cover letter.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Congrats. Overrated or not, it's a personal opinion based on needs and financial status

[@martinegaspard1291]

@@OscarsGreenCard Thanks. I agree, it depends on your financial situation, your state of mind, your immigration status, and your planning. But, I view it just as an option, not a necessity.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

@@martinegaspard1291 exactly. Thanks for your point of view

[@NickFinanceNaija]

Oscar, you’re an awesome teacher. Thanks for all you do. Cheers.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thanks a lot!! Appreciate it!

[@candylee6373]

Hi Nick, can I ask how you wrote your petition

[@Minniean242]

Thanks for the informative video. About PP; we are discussing if it is an advantageous or not. I agree with you but someone pointed out of the importance of DQ date. If you have earlier DQ date you can get a visa interview date earlier than the other who has the same PD.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

That's a valid point. However, it's again a matter of each person deciding if the $2,805 are worth the difference (especially when there's cases nowadays adjudicated in 4 months, not like in the old times)

[@annalebedeva9692]

But if you get an RFE for your case, isn’t it better to know right away and have a lot of time before the bulletin becomes current? Otherwise it could be that the bulletin is current but I just learned about the RFE and so I can’t submit the adjustment of status yet?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

It's always good to know but from a timeline perspective even if you get an RFE , with the current processing and visa bulletin times, you are still likely to obtain your final decision before you are able to submit an adjustment of status . Keep in mind you generally have only 60 days to respond an RFE and USCIS is quite fast to make the final decision after the response is submitted

[@skwerl81]

Hi Oscar, one small detail I can't seem to confirm - once the I-140 is approved, is one able to enter the US (even though the green card process may not have begun yet?) Based on this video, it seems perhaps not (therefore making the expedited processing not worth it if your goal is to enter US asap)... Is my understanding correct? Thank you again for these videos 🙏🏼

[@MsLi476]

From which day counting of 45 days starts? From take a fees , from give a case number or from receiving docs ?

[@aamirrasheed3157]

I am applying for a UK EB-2 NIW visa. However, I'm unsure about the I-140 filing address since it asks me to choose between two groups of states. As I do not have an employer, I am not sure which filing address to select.

[@danonetv9830]

Thank you. @oscar can you elaborate more on the way to go once you submitted an I-140 EB2 NIW for normal processing then changed your mind and want a premium processing?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

hi, there's not much more to say. You can either submit I-907 together with I-140 or later whenever you want. The way to fill out I-907 varies slightly and on my course I explain it in detail. The addresses for each case can be checked here www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/direct-filing-addresses-for-form-i-140-immigrant-petition-for-alien-worker

[@serdartekin4560]

Great video, as previous ones, Oscar! Thanks, indeed! Just one quick question, please. Do you think it is better to use first person or third person sentences if we are self-petitioning? In terms of formal language, third person seems better for me. Does it really matter?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thanks a lot! Regarding your question, I do prefer first person when it comes to self petitions but it's my personal preference. Nothing wrong with either of those choices

[@serdartekin4560]

@@OscarsGreenCard Appreciate your quick reply. All the best!

[@renatomunoz6051]

Hello Oscar. From what you have mentioned in the video, should I understand that the clock for either adjustment of status or consular processing starts from the moment USCIS receives the I-140 petition? Am I right?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Yes, the priority date is established then

[@eddieabbas2146]

I submitted my EB2 NIW petition in August 2024 normall processing, Is there any possibility to convert my petition through Premium Processing ? And my case shows that actively being reviewed by uscis how long i wait for approval ?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Yes, you can upgrade to premium if you want, see the instructions in the official website for I-907. I can´t tell you how long your case is going to take.

[@josedamaris]

Hey Oscar, thank you for your video! I have a question. I’m in the particular case that I’m holding an H1-B visa, and my wife is under an h4 visa. I’m also doing the paperwork and submission of the EB2 NIW application. If we get the petition approved, can we file an application for my wife to allow her to work in the US while we wait for our priority date to be current?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Yes. www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/employment-authorization-for-certain-h-4-dependent-spouses

[@sobhansabbagh6171]

I like your new intro, it's looks great, and thank you for immigration content

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thanks for your kind feedback!

[@yacoubfamilychannel3783]

Hello Oscar, thanks for the video. I work as a professor and I have sponsorship from them. They already obtained my labor of certificate. The Form ETA 9089 is here, however now I am approaching step two (i-140) and step three (i-485), but they are not going to pay a penny. The attorney that the university is working with is asking for too much as legal fees to file my case. Can I file these two steps (i-140) and step three (i-485) by myself? If yes, what are the pros and cons of doing this? Thank you so much in advance for your help.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi, in this channel I discuss green cards without sponsorship. It seems you are working towards a different type of green card . If you want to do it yourself, look into EB2 NIW or EB1A and see if you can qualify. You don't need the PERM for those two categories. Other than that, I don't provide individualized advice. Good luck!

[@edenbenti4580]

If someone is on TPS (temporary EAD), does knowing the approval of I-140 help to extend the EAD? While still waiting on the status adjustment to be current. thanks!

[@OscarsGreenCard]

I'm not super familiar with TPS

[@newbestofthis4422]

Man I wish if i used premium processing. It's been 7 months since I submitted the case. I took the chances based on your video but it the standard processing is clearly a hit or miss

[@OscarsGreenCard]

It does depend on the case, as I usually explain. However, what it's sure is that your priority date is still not current , so even if you had spent the $2,500 (now even more) you would be waiting for the visa bulletin. Fingers crossed for a quick decision on your case. And by the way, you could have upgraded to premium any time you wanted

[@elisabeth1219]

Hi Oscar could you make a video about being current? I don’t understand why we have to wait if we have an approval? And if we apply for I485, we get the working permit while waiting greencard adjustment right??

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Elisabeth, it's quite simple. The US Congress imposes a limit on the number of green cards that USCIS and State can give out each year. So even if you have an I-140 approved, you can only get a green card if they (these agencies) have a visa number available. If there are more applicants than the limit imposed by Congress, you have to wait. You are "current" when there is a visa number available, which you can check using the visa bulletin (priority date earlier than final action date on the bulletin). Yes, if you file I-485 then you can also request the work permit

[@MDMOSTAFIZURRAHMAN-et2vh]

Hi Oscar, If someone having B1/B2 and wants to apply for EB2 NIW, then can he apply for adjustment status direct from B1/B2 to EB2 NIW? Or need another status like F1 then Apply for EB2 NIW?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi, I have a video on visitor visa and why I don't recommend that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5OyhX2va72EhdU&pp=ygUWdmlzaXRvciB2aXNhIG5pdyBvc2Nhcg%3D%3D

[@AdityaKashi]

This is was really useful, thanks!

[@MohammedAli-ow7ku]

Thank you Oscar for wonderful and informative video. I filed my NIW application in end of July 23 under regular processing and waiting. The thing is that I need to know adjudication results before end of this year. Did you think it is wise to wait more or apply for premium processing? The more I wait the more I feel hesitant to apply for premium processing 😅

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Mohammed, it is very hard for me to answer that. I wish I could see the future and I could tell you do one thing or the other...but I don't know. If you absolutely need to know (for whatever reason) then you can consider it

[@feb164]

@MohammedAli-ow7ku hi, did you get a response from them yet? Just wondering averagely how long it takes for those without premium processing. Thank you

[@MohammedAli-ow7ku]

@@feb164 No response yet, almost 4 months since I submitted my application

[@feb164]

@@MohammedAli-ow7ku oh okay, thanks for sharing.

[@KanaanRaza1]

@@MohammedAli-ow7kudid you get the results?

[@cruzlorenita111]

Thanks for the excellent and professional information 🎉🎉🎉

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thank you so much!

[@sindhitalks4853]

Hey 👋 I have a different question supposed to say I am an agriculture scientist having PhD worked 15 years back home than seven years ago moved to Canada, since than I am not working in my field , am I still be eligible for EB2 NIW

[@OscarsGreenCard]

you can try, but it is going to be hard to convince the USCIS officer if it has been so long. To give you perspective, I typically recommend that reference letters are less than one year old. But like I said, you can try, especially if you had very significant achievements in the past

[@kpratik41]

Hi Oscar! Thank you for all the amazing videos that you make. I am planning to file Eb2-NIW in a month. My spouse is on H4 visa. 1) Can I file for H4-EAD concurrently with the I-140 petition? 2) If I go for premium processing then will the concurrent H4-EAD if allowed will be processed with premium processing?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thanks! I don't think you can file concurrently, but you can do your own research on it just in case. As far as I know, you need an approved I-140

[@ArleneAlonzo-wj9cm]

Hi Oscar! How long did you finished preparing all the documents in your I-140 package?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

A couple of months, but this will be dependent on how much time you can dedicate and I have a video on timeline vou can watch

[@ArleneAlonzo-wj9cm]

​@@OscarsGreenCard I will search for that video. Thank you!

[@yashtekena]

Hey Oscar, SLA is 45 Calendar Days but any idea when do they usually get to a decision in PP? I heard cases where their case got approved within 2 weeks

[@OscarsGreenCard]

It can be anything , I've seen it all

[@DRMishra-l8l]

I would like to start my EB2 NIW application

[@OscarsGreenCard]

ok, good luck! Check out our resources in EB2NIW.info

[@elisabeth1219]

Hi Oscar I bought your package and planning to start craft my petition. However I confuse on how to bundle all the documents. Do you think we can go to USPS or somewhere else to help us about that? Thanks

[@OscarsGreenCard]

I don't think USPS will help you assemble your petition to be honest . You can watch my video on the I-140 package where I talk about how to do it. Otherwise, I provide even more explanations in my course

[@thedegobaby3617]

Hi Oscar, I want to ask you about if I am entomologist E 21 but not considered as schedule A applying for niw In form ETA-9089 page 5 part H (b) what should I choose?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi, I don't offer personalized advice. in my course I do show how to fill out the forms if you are interested

[@Home_Interior_Ideas]

Hi Oscar, If you get approved for I-140, can you travel out of the country and how long does it take to get papers for travel?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

You can travel if you have a valid visa stamped on your passport, if not, you cannot travel until you enter the adjustment of status phase AND you get your travel authorization card.

[@mohammedfathelrahmanmohamm5882]

Thanks for this very helpful video

[@OscarsGreenCard]

you're welcome! thanks for commenting

[@stacy-annwilliams9349]

Dear Oscar I am from Jamaica what are the times for consular processing and now or next year a good time to apply.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

I don't know specifically for Jamaica's consulate... right now like I said in the video there's more than a year of backlog

[@DrDeng-dv1qu]

Dear Oscar, how can we pay these fees aborad (outside the US)?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi, you can check how to pay in uscis.gov/I-140 and I also have a specific video on that topic

[@dr.sebajayamaha8395]

How about for F1 visa students

[@OscarsGreenCard]

same

[@muhammadkhizerjesrani922]

What is the New fees?????

[@OscarsGreenCard]

2,805: there is a video about it

[@charleneraval7368]

Hi Oscar! What is the best way to pay I-140 filing fees if I live outside the United States?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

the best way is that someone you know in the US buys a money order from USPS and mails it to you to include in your petition package

[@charleneraval7368]

@@OscarsGreenCard I really appreciate you taking the time to give this valuable information. Best Regards!

[@shraddhadesai537]

Hi. How to submit this application by myself or without that lawyer?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

if you are interested in doing it yourself I have an online course in eb2niw.info that teaches you step by step

[@shraddhadesai537]

@@OscarsGreenCard Thanks for your reply how much cost for it?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

@@shraddhadesai537 right now 199, will go up before end of year

[@shraddhadesai537]

@@OscarsGreenCard Sure, will let you know the soon

[@OscarsGreenCard]

@@shraddhadesai537 thanks, but no need, you can just enroll in that website if you are interested

[@KAZIMHUSSAIN5000]

Dear Oscar I have a family of 4 people,my wife and three children.would I pay $2500 for me and each family member for premium processing??please guide

[@faisalfme]

Only for yourself / principal applicant

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Just one because the I-140 is only for the principal applicant

[@MrPASTU08]

Do you have this video in Spanish?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

I think so, check my channel in Spanish "Oscar's Green Card Español"

[@millienakatabira4906]

Hi. Please share your website. Thank you.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

eb2niw.info . It's in absolutely all the slides 😂

[@AchyutSarmaB]

what about spousal EAD?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

What about it

[@AchyutSarmaB]

@@OscarsGreenCard will premium processing for I140 approval help H1 B spousal EAD application ? I guess it does. You did not mention it specifically in the video so I though I would mention it.

[@majidshah6819]

Oscar, please make a video about how this EB2 NIW will go through this whole fiscal year for the ROW. In my point of view, If the dates go like this, then it will probably need 10 or more years for the people having PD in october 2023 to be current 😢

[@OscarsGreenCard]

I don't really make videos on predictions but I appreciate the ideas!