Need some suggestions from I-140 gurus

[Texas_NIW]

I-140 Gurus Please Help

I am planning to apply file I-140 EB2 category, NIW.
I am a postdoc in a well knwon institute, have >10 publications in top journals liek nature genetics, genes & development etc, have very good citations (>200) and also news views articles about my papers.
I hired a lawyer but he is dead slow and does not seem to be very knowledgeable. I am thinking of applying on my own. I would greatly appreciate if soem one experienced can input soem suggestions.
1). do you think it can done and what other things will I need to include in my i-140 petition?
2). how many recos I need? do they all have to be from US based sceintists?
3). I havent kept a copy of my old fellowship awards ) what to do?
4). How about the DOB certificate? do I need it now?
5). Do I need to include my wife in this application who is on an independent H1B? Do I need to fill any extra forms for that etc?
6). What is thsi do it yourself kit? will some one be willing to share?
7). Do I need to take memebership in some socitry (AACR, AAS etc ) or its not necessary?
8). what is order in which these attachments have to be put in? and all this bunch of papers can be just put together with a paper clamp and sent or need from filing?

thanks for you time

 

[Texas_NIW]

Please Help

I posted this thread couple of days ago and so far no one has stepped forward to answer my queries. I am wondering if this forum is only meant for announcing the acceptance of your visa petitions or .........

I will highly appreciate if any kind soul can advise me on my queries.

Thanks

 

[pabhski]

My lawyer asked me for these

1) Experience letters for last three years prior to your current emloyer.
2) Your degree certificates
3) Your educational evaluation
4) and the signed 1-140 application form and personal details.
5) my w2 for last three years
6) 1040 Tax filing papers of my employer for the last three years.

To file I-140 , you don't need DOB certificates. Your wife will get added only in I-485 stage. I-140 is for you .

These are the things I know , I don't what other supporting documents he sent along with these. Hope these helps you.

 

[Texas_NIW]

Thanks Pabhski

I have another questions. Can anyone please comment if I can apply in EB1-EA category since that is current at the moment.
Do you need reco letters etc to apply in this category too?
what else is required toapply inthsi category?

Thanks