EB-2 (NIW) Question

[immihelp]

Hi,

I would like to ask for your advice. I want to apply for a green card via EB-2 (NIW) but I am not sure if I have a chance. I can comply with four of the requirements (they ask for three), including a Master’s in Finance, a related certification (FRM), a membership in a professional organization (GARP), and up to four letters of recommendation (from a recognized professor and three managers, including a well-known person in the risk management field). I work for a bank evaluating risk models (for three years now) and I was thinking about writing an essay explaining why risk management, and specially the evaluation of models, is in the national interest of the US. In short, the argument would be that the US needs talented people to evaluate risk models to avoid another crisis. I am just not sure if it would be enough, given that the approval rate of these applications is very low. In addition, if they deny it, can that affect future applications?

Any advice would be useful.

[immihelp]

It would be best if you consult an immigration attorney that specializes in
NIW.

[lingkwan]

EB-2 Visas

I just heard that the visa numbers for China/India will advance a good amount, maybe over a year.

[Xkuger]

At a certain point in my Green Card Process I did consider NIW just like you and consulted my attorney, this was the response from my attorney.

A. Is your Job of National Importance.
B. Is what you do really required and can be justified to be of national importance not just today but into the Future.

Last not the least "True to your concience Do you really perform a job that of national importance that can be done Only by you"

If you can answer Yes then go for it.... this is what my lawer said and I was unable to justify so I decided not to spend the money as its not cheap.