Highly qualified professionals can live and work legally in the United States through the EB-2 NIW Visa
EB-2 NIW for Brazilians
Highly qualified professionals can live and work legally in the United States through the EB-2 NIW Visa
See if you qualify for the visa EB-2 NIW
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Facilitating your immigration to the USA
Our team is led by experienced lawyer Guilherme Zaia, licensed in the United States and by the Brazilian Bar Association. With expertise and knowledge of immigration complexities, we are ready to guide you in the pursuit of your American dream.
Zaia Law: Facilitating your immigration to the USA
Our team is led by experienced lawyer Guilherme Zaia, who is licensed in the United States and by the Brazilian Bar Association. With expertise and knowledge of immigration complexities, we are ready to guide you in the pursuit of your American dream.
At Guilherme Zaia Law, our focus is on turning the complexity of each case into victories. We listen to your stories, understand your needs and apply our specialized knowledge to achieve positive results.
Green Card through the EB2-NIW visa
The EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visa is a special category within the US EB-2 immigration program. It allows highly qualified professionals to obtain a green card without the need for a job offer and sponsorship from an employer.
Sponsor waiver
It allows highly qualified professionals to obtain a Green Card without the need for a job offer and sponsorship from an employer.
Flexibility to change jobs
The EB-2 NIW offers a certain flexibility to change jobs, as long as you continue to work in the same area of specialization.
PROCESS TIMELINE
1. Case formulation (60 to 150 days)This stage covers everything from drawing up a strategy to collecting detailed documentation. We estimate that it can take between 60 and 150 days.2. USCIS evaluation of the petition (45 days to 15 months): At this stage your case will be analyzed by USCIS. Applicants can opt for Premium Processing, reducing the time to 45 days, while the normal processing time is 10 months.
3. National Visa Center and Interview (4 to 15 months)The last stage is the application for the Green Card, which may also involve obtaining work and travel authorization for clients present in the USA. This stage can take between 4 and 15 months, with 10 months being the expected time.
* This stage of the process can be shortened to 45 days if the customer opts for Premium Processing
