NIW Green Card – Part 1-2

Dhanasar 2016: NIW Revolution

Aerospace researcher challenged old rules. AAO set 3-prong test:

1. Merit & National Scope (U.S. priorities).
2. Well-Positioned (skills, funding).
3. U.S. Benefit (waive PERM).

Opened NIW to diverse pros, Ingram leverages this.

NIW First Steps

Petition USCIS: Advanced degree or exceptional ability.
National proof (media, endorsements).
Qualifications (pubs, funding). Expert letters.
Post-approval: AOS or consular (biometrics, medical, interview). Ingram guides every stage.

NIW Mistakes to Avoid

Weak evidence (CV only).
Vague impact (no U.S. tie).
Inexperienced counsel. Missed RFEs.
Ingram’s expertise: zero errors.

Case Study: Sofia’s Eco Breakthrough

Sofia (Manchester) saw Mersey pollution, vowed cleanup. Uni scholarship, PhD enzyme degrades PET/PP plastics 50% faster (Amazon bacterium). Nature publication, UK gov commendation.
U.S. impact: EPA microplastics fight, $1.5B water savings, Paris Agreement.
NIW filed for California lab, inexperienced attorney triggered RFE (no EPA link). Sofia: “Dream fading.”
Ingram’s team: EPA letters, data, projections. London interview: Funding query, 5-day scramble for proof.

Preview of Part 2

Will Sofia save U.S. waters? Next: Petition crafting, Aisha’s epidemiology battle.