⏱ Timeline for EB2 NIW green card petition in 2022

How long does it take to apply and get the EB-2 NIW green card? I estimate it by breaking it down to individual steps
For the sake of this estimate, I considered I-140 and I-485 to run one after the other, but you may file them concurrently
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[@OscarsGreenCard]

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[@ayaz1979]

Thank you so much I was desperately looking for the real guidelines

[@OscarsGreenCard]

You're welcome, thanks for writing!

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Feel free to subscribe because i release videos almost every week... ;)

[@mazenomer6205]

I have commented on encouraging you, Your videos are really beneficial

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thank you!!

[@lanako2775]

I found this video right on time! I hired a lawyer and I am just realizing that I could have done everything on my own. The process is very slow. But it is still a good experience. I am looking forward to watching your videos about adjustment of status! This will be my next step! Thanks for the videos! Super informative and greatly appreciated!

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thank you for your comments, Lana...and go pokes from an OSU alumnus. good luck on your petition!

[@nkechimartina4448]

Hi Oscar, is it okay to apply for I-485 when your I-140 is still pending

[@OscarsGreenCard]

@@nkechimartina4448 yes, but you can only do that if your priority date is current on the visa bulletin

[@geovanna.212]

How long is taking your lawyer to fill the petition?

[@babbasi4093]

Very elaborated video

[@DagmawiMamo]

Hi Oscar, really interesting videos. Do you have related information / guide for pilots?? Really appreciate your help.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Dagmawi , for now I do not have specific information for pilots, maybe in the future. Thanks for your comment!!

[@ahmedazzam5684]

perfect very informative

[@maximilianbredow6374]

Your videos have perfect timing - just discovered your account yesterday as we’re trying to find a way to change from academia (J1/J2 EAD) to a corporate job that allows the J2 dependent to keep their current paid position. Q: Does any of the EB1/EB2 options allow this fasttrack processing option to know the results within 14 days? We are getting discouraged by 1yr+ waiting times we keep hearing and are considering returning back to Europe where we don’t have any of this headache.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Maximilian, sorry to hear about your situation. EB2 NIW does not have premium processing right now except for older cases. People that submitted more than one year ago can request premium processing for their cases but not anyone else. USCIS announced it will happen soon but without specific dates that I know of . And when it exists it will be a longer decision time compared to other premium processing times (45 days instead of 15). EB1 does have premium processing available and if you pay 2,500 additional USD you are supposed to get the answer in 15 days. As always, this is not legal advice.

[@elisabeth1219]

Oscar, now EB2 NIW has a premium processing

[@spcfoodvlogs2454]

Very informative

[@magicofwisdom601]

What can be the endeavors for instance? Especially for an engineer?

[@AbdulSamad87]

Nice Video

[@shaikhned]

Hi Oscar thanks for your informative videos. I am your channel subscriber. Just want to know whther you can help us in completing the required form and documents for EB2 NIW ?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Shaikh you can take a look at the website www.eb2niw.info and the channel, I have a lot of information and you can download my own successful petition so you can see how the forms are filled out and all the material I included (200+ pages!). At the moment I am not providing preparation services from scratch. Thanks!

[@Umer_Aftab]

Thank you oscar

[@nadasadpour8029]

Thank you Oscar

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thanks for watching!

[@thisisrohan]

Thanks for the video Oscar! Quick question: How long can you stay in the US after the case is approved but the change of status has not happened?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

If you filed AOS, you can stay in the US lawfully. Of course, I don't know your exact case and this is not individualized advice (for that, please consult a lawyer)

[@janebounartea2981]

Hi sir, I am an Engineer I am planning to hire a lawyer in processing all of these. What can you recommend since I am also working at the moment, and been very busy also. Can I email you? Thank you for your guidance, your videos really helps a lot.

[@brightstar6957]

Dear Oscar What if a person could arrange three letter of recommendation

[@theddyarguelles3564]

Hi Oscar, if I have already an alien number because I am applying for asylum, should I use that same alien number for I-140?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Theddy,yes, if you have one you should use it. Just make sure it is an alien number and not a case number. Cheers

[@MrGilbiz]

Very good info. I have a big doubt about recommendation letters

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thanks! You may watch the video on that topics here kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6axYWmOhcd2bbM

[@MrGilbiz]

@@OscarsGreenCard Oscar my doubt is that we need to have recommendation letters in order to satisfy the prong 2 right? But I'm confused: What is the prong about 2. Some colleagues are asking me specifically what things we need to satisfy before issue the letter

[@OscarsGreenCard]

@@MrGilbiz you can find very specific information on all prongs and what types of evidence you can use in the Manual from USCIS (www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-5 ) . Letters of recommendation, in my opinion (not legal advice!) can be used for different and multiple purposes. Definitely, you can use them to meet prong 2 (well positioned), but they can be useful to strengthen other claims (substantial merit and national importance and even On balance or prong 3).

[@MrGilbiz]

@@OscarsGreenCard thanks Oscar I will take a look to have a better understanding. I'll be around asking doubts because I see you know this subject very good 👍

[@gesserriahi5459]

My preparation time will be 1 year, since i'm in my second year of my masters degree. You know, waiting to obtain the degree lol. Otherwise, thanks for the information Mr. Oscar!

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Haha well the important aspect is to do it properly

[@Aijjaz]

Thanks Oscar, My I-140 got approved in May’22. Waiting to hear from NVC on next steps… an inquiry was submitted and got the reply that USICS to forward my petition to NVC… how long do you think it may take?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Aijaz, congratulations! Unfortunately, I don't know how long it may take but you should be notified as soon as you can schedule the appointment with the consulate (assuming this is Consular Processing). Good luck!

[@oneebtahir3493]

Aoa, Aijaz bahi ma b EB2 NIW ma apply krna chata hn. App na application khud submit ki ha ya phr ksi consultant ka zariye ki ha. Or muje app kya guide krte han keh kese apply kiya jae? Thanks

[@Aijjaz]

@@oneebtahir3493 I applied through a US based attorney.

[@arifsahibzada6513]

Hi, Ijaz my cousin applied for EB2 NIW now his petition i140 has been approved now what is the next step???

[@mazenomer6205]

Have you a video for "Evaluation of Foreign Degrees" and what kind of assessment is preferred by USCIS, thanks in advance

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Mazen, I don´t have such a video yet but I will consider making it. Thanks for commenting!

[@haqeeqat63]

please make it one

[@OscarsGreenCard]

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[@vickz182453]

Hi Oscar, What does the below signify in the NIW electronic approval? Classification: E21 Section: Sec.203(b)(2) Does I-140 APPROVAL NOTICE show if it is NIW or not?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Yes, my approval noticed said so.

[@swankyshivy]

great videos oscar. can u tell us 1)how much yrs is a green card? is it 5 or 10 yrs. 2)how much yrs have wait apply for citizenship. 3)are there any national interest requirements to get citizenship coming from eb2 niw green card?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi there, thanks for commenting. My green card is valid for 10 years, but I would just need to renew it without going through the same approval process. Once has to be in the US as permanent resident for at least 5 years before applying to citizenship. Citizenship process is independent of NIW, but you can get probed on what you did about your proposed endeavor during the interview process.

[@alinagaifulina8632]

Hi Oscar, But what about Premium processing time? Within 45 days

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Yes, 45 days but it's only for I-140. So right now it will not shorten the overall process. I recently made a video about it, check it out in my channel

[@morihow]

I really like your videos, Oscar. They are comprehesnive and detailed. I have also shared my personal green card story in my channel in case anyone is interested.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Thanks

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Nice videos!

[@morihow]

@@OscarsGreenCard Thank you so much!

[@spcfoodvlogs2454]

I am watching your videos from Pakistan. From here we need ECA from WES. Means all educational credential assess from awarding body. Plus I have MS in Project management only 2 publications and 5 citations. Am I eligible.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi there! Thanks for watching! Unfortunately, I cannot make this type of assessment as I am not a lawyer. You should review USCIS's website for requirements and then take a look at my eb2niw.info for additional guidance. What I can say, and this is not immigration/legal advice, is that beyond meeting the requirements, the way you present your case can matter a lot.

[@J4cKaL_]

Hola oscar estoy haciendo mi solicitud para la visa EB2-NIW y despues de 8 meses finalmente complete los documentos y los envie a USCIS hace dos semanas, pero ahora no se que hacer?, Es decir estoy esperando que me respondan si la I-140 fue aprobada pero quisiera tambien ir adelantando algo, tengo entendido que hay que llenar el formulario I-485 para el ajuste de estatus pero no se cuando ni como completarlo y tampoco se si me van a hacer entrevista, cual es el siguiente paso?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hola, tienes que esperar. Dos semanas no es nada, primero te llegará el recibo de que lo recibieron y más adelante decidirán sobre tu caso. No puedes meter ajuste de estatus hasta que tu fecha de prioridad esté "Current" en el boletín de visas. En el canal tengo vídeo de ajuste de estatus, si no pásate por eb2niw.info . Suerte

[@saharsiddiqui4724]

Hi, I have MS degree but no citation or publication but have relevant experience.Am I eligible?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Sahar, it's impossible for me to say without knowing anything else. You can carefully review the requirements and see if you qualify. I have a specific video on the Matter of Dhanasar and the three prongs you will need to meet. Thanks for watching!

[@shaziaperveen7350]

how we can check the current status of country. i.e Pakistan. Please tell me link

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Pakistan is current in the visa bulletin. please check my video on Visa Bulletin for link and how to interpret it

[@Dr_Shiny]

Oscar Sir I have PhD in economics and finance in China. . Now poatdoc in China. And teaching. Research area is shadow banking. My question is about after getting the green card. What will be the situation and opportunities for me in USA ? According to some people it’s easy for you to get the green card but you would face issues in getting job there. Plz guide.

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi there! It is hard for me to know the situation on all the fields. In my field I can say there are a lot of jobs depending of course on the concrete geographic area. You can go to LinkedIn or another job portal and search for your keywords to see how many openings there are in your discipline.

[@Dr_Shiny]

@@OscarsGreenCard thank you Oscar

[@hollyvipond168]

Hi, I'm 34 years old and a qualified Counsellor from the UK who is looking to emigrate to the US. I have a degree, 10yrs experience in the required field and I'm member of a registered body (BACP). Do you believe that I could prepare a case on my own or would you recommend that I use lawyers services to do so? Thanks, Holly

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Holly, I think anyone that qualifies can put together their case without a lawyer if they invest enough time and effort

[@hollyvipond168]

@@OscarsGreenCard I've just been put off in the past as one so called immigration lawyer told me that I would not qualify for an eb1 NIW. However given my degree in the health care sector plus my 10 years of experience, proof of savings and letters of recommendations I could get, I don't see why I wouldn't be eligible...

[@OscarsGreenCard]

@@hollyvipond168 you have to read all the requirements and see if you can qualify. if you do, then you can write your own petition or try to find a lawyer you like.

[@obibuaku]

Babe Im from London and considering this too. Im 39 and am in Tech. You can ABSOLUTELY file this by yourself. Just get all your documents and money in order. I wish you so much luck comrade. UK is looking bleak

[@elisabeth1219]

Hi Oscar, if later on I decided to apply. Could you please help me?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Elisabeth. I post a lot of information here and in www.eb2niw.info. I generally do not do 1-1 help with the exception of a Support package that you can find on the top bar of my website. My site and channel are meant for do-it-yourself applicants - you can learn the different aspect of the green card category first, download my own petition, and then work on yours. With some effort and time you can do it!

[@elisabeth1219]

@@OscarsGreenCard Hi Oscar, if I am a student initiatives part timer at the University right now, but I get SBA grant for my startup (not much). Do you think I should apply a business plan or professional plan as my self petition if I do not have working capital to be proved. Or just put it professional plan? (I am thinking to work in finance industry while generating income from my startup)

[@OscarsGreenCard]

@@elisabeth1219 Hi Elisabeth, I can't do this type of advising as I don't know your full profile. It's really up to you how you present your plan in the best way possible. You do not need to show funds, but in my opinion at least you should show them how you intend to get them, otherwise it may make more harm than good.

[@elisabeth1219]

@@OscarsGreenCard ok thank you oscar. Wish you a happy new year!!

[@chibuzochilaka3119]

what about concurrent application?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Hi Chibuzo, concurrent application is possible too. The timeline would be slightly shorter but not by so much. It saves some time on USCIS doing things such as background checks. Another advantage is the issueing of EAD cards and/or travel cards. However, for most situations I would still do separate I-140 and I-485 just because the financial risk is only $700 on the I-140, but it is $1,840 (for one person) if filing both forms concurrently. Filing the I-140 separately allows you to see if it is approved before investing more money into it. Maybe this should be a video on its own!

[@infoentertainment5743]

I have bachelor plus master , if experience is less can I get eb2 visa

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Check this video to understand the requirements kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZrcoKJpfdmle5Y&pp=ugMICgJlcxABGAE%3D

[@rizwanrazi245]

The cap per country of 7% is per year ?

[@OscarsGreenCard]

Yes

[@saeeduzzamanmalik182]

yes