NIW Petition Mastery: Build Your Winning Case – Part 2

Sofia’s NIW Victory

USCIS flagged funding, Ingram’s team submitted grant records, investor letters, budget proof. Coached Sofia on EPA alignment. June 2025 approval. San Diego lab, 20% pollution cut.                                                                          Sofia: “Fear to triumph.”

Recap Part 1

NIW: self-sponsored EB-2, no PERM. Dhanasar 3-prong test, key fields (science, education). Sofia’s story shows attorney expertise.

NIW Petition: Dhanasar 3-Prong

1. Merit & National Importance: U.S. priorities (health, tech).
2. Well-Positioned: Skills, experience, resources.
3. U.S. Benefit: Waive PERM.
Evidence: Degrees, awards, pubs, media, expert letters. 8-14 months, interviews. Ingram ensures USCIS approval.

National Interest Fields

Science/Tech: AI cybersecurity, biotech growth.
Healthcare: Treatments, CDC strategies.
Education: STEM equity, economic boost.
Business: Fintech access, job creation.
Environment: Carbon capture, sustainability.
Security: Infrastructure defense. Arts: Cultural influence (rare).

Case Study: Aisha’s EpiGuard

Toronto upbringing, Pakistani clinic parents. Cousin’s dengue death (age 10) fueled mission. U of T med top grad, AI epidemiology.
2022: EpiGuard AI predicts outbreaks, weather, travel, social media. Ontario dengue save, vaccines, clean water. WHO feature, UN award.
U.S. impact: CDC surveillance, $16T COVID savings, health security.
NIW filed, inexperienced attorney exaggerated WHO → RFE. Aisha: “Terrified.”
Ingram rebuilt with CDC letters, cost data. Ottawa interview: Canadian ties query.

Preview of Part 3

Will Aisha save U.S. lives? Part 3: Denials, Chidi’s battle.

Chris M. Ingram, a U.S. Immigration Attorney, is originally from Northampton, England. He earned his BA (Hons) in Law from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, in 1994. In 1996, he completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) at De Montfort School of Law, followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Huddersfield University, UK, in 1998. After relocating to the United States, Chris was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2003 and has been a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2004.

Having experienced the U.S. immigration process firsthand with his wife and three children, Chris M. Ingram founded his law firm with a mission to ensure that every client receives the best possible immigration experience. He recognized the need for accessible and comprehensive immigration education, leading him to develop one of the most informative online platforms available today.

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We continually update and expand our content to keep visitors informed about the latest immigration policies, visa options, and legal strategies.