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EB1A & NIW Immigration Guides
Everything you need to understand and prepare your EB1A extraordinary ability or EB2-NIW National Interest Waiver green card application. Updated for 2026.
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What is EB1A Visa?
Complete guide to the EB1A extraordinary ability green card category. Learn the 10 criteria, eligibility requirements, and key benefits.
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EB1A Self-Petition DIY Guide
Step-by-step guide to filing your EB1A petition without a lawyer. Includes document checklists, common mistakes, and tips.
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EB1A Lawyer Fees & Costs
Detailed breakdown of EB1A attorney fees, government filing costs, and a comparison of DIY vs hiring a lawyer.
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EB1A Priority Date Tracker
Understand priority dates, check current EB1 visa bulletin dates, and learn what happens when your date becomes current.
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EB1A Recommendation Letters
How to get strong recommendation letters for your EB1A petition. Includes templates, dos and don'ts, and sample outlines.
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What is NIW? Complete Guide
Complete guide to the EB2-NIW National Interest Waiver. Learn the three-prong Dhanasar test, who qualifies, NIW vs EB1A, and the step-by-step process.
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NIW Petition Letter Template
How to write a winning NIW petition letter. Section-by-section structure, tips for each Dhanasar prong, and common weaknesses to avoid.
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NIW Proposed Endeavor Guide
How to define and articulate your proposed endeavor for NIW. Includes examples by field, specificity guidance, and connection to the three-prong test.
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