NIW Denial Recovery: Overcome USCIS Scrutiny – Part 3

Aisha’s NIW Approval

Interview flagged U.S. commitment, Ingram’s team filed WHO records, CDC plan. Coached Aisha on national health role. July 2025 approval. CDC advisor, AI outbreak prevention. Aisha: “My anchor.”

Recap Part 2

NIW petition needs Dhanasar 3-prong, strong fields, expert counsel. Aisha’s case shows scrutiny risks.

NIW Denials & Challenges

2025 scrutiny pushes 12-18 months, weak evidence, misrepresentation, low impact cause rejections. Germany low-fraud, but Chidi’s Nigerian roots trigger extra checks. Ingram counters with strategic filings.

Case Study: Chidi’s PayLink

Berlin-born to Nigerian parents, Chidi saw vendors lose sales over cash-only. TU Munich CS, INSEAD MBA. 2021 PayLink, QR mobile payments, 15,000+ German businesses, $100M+ transactions, €5M VC, ECB recognition.
U.S. impact: 5.4% unbanked (FDIC), Treasury 2024 access push. Jobs, equality, analytics, Dhanasar fit.
NIW filed for Silicon Valley, inexperienced attorney skipped U.S. data, jobs proof → RFE. Chidi: “Betrayed.”
Ingram rebuilt, U.S. org letters, FDIC stats, job projections. Berlin interview: Plan consistency, heritage scrutiny.

Preview of Part 4

Will Chidi empower U.S. small business? Part 4: Outcomes, Sanjay’s education mission.

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.

The Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram website now features:

1. Over 1,000 pages of immigration resources
2. Hundreds of educational videos on visa and green card options
3. Client success stories and testimonials to inspire new applicants

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