Prepare Your EB-1 Part 3

Ingram’s Urgent Advice & Action Steps

Ingram urges: “My top tip? Don’t delay your EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, or NIW filing, standards will tighten, and you don’t want to lag. We’ll keep you posted, but expect proactive filers to claim their futures soon.”
Recommendations: Assess EB-1A with strong evidence (e.g., citations, expert letters, h-index); file concurrently if qualified; consider EB-3 downgrades for PD gain; use premium processing; monitor Visa Bulletins on USCIS.gov; explore cross-charge ability if spouse from low-demand nation. Brace for H-1B fee increases and limits. Bier mourns broken systems: “For decades, Republicans and Democrats have tried and failed to fix what is widely seen as an outdated system.”

Conclusion

Upgrade Now: EB-2 (2013) vs EB-1 (2022)

The “Petition for Immigrant Worker Reforms”, pushing rigorous standards, signals a turning point: it won’t end per-country caps but may harden EB-1A and NIW paths, yet it heightens the push to upgrade now. With EB-2 India at 2013 versus EB-1 at 2022, porting your PD to EB-1A, especially after 3-4+ years stuck, delivers your green card fast, dodging backlogs and the coming evidence squeeze.
Draw resilience from cases like Kazarian: bolster proof, appeal when needed, and file proactively. Track USCIS.gov and Reginfo.gov, join the comment phase for fair reforms, and grab this chance, your STEM innovations merit permanence.

Impact on U.S. Employers & Innovation

These changes also hit U.S. employers depending on your talent: higher bars may choke pipelines in tech, healthcare, and engineering, with 1.2 million unfilled jobs by 2026, rising H-1B/O-1 costs, and faster talent flight overseas. Still, this sparks hope: by backing EB-1 sponsorships, firms secure global stars. A cap-free, efficient system would turbocharge innovation and growth—urging companies to partner with you. As Anderson pushes, removing limits keeps top minds; team with experts, highlight your value, and move forward, turn this hurdle into your victory.

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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