NIW or EA from overseas

[anonymous12]

I am asking this question for a friend who has Phd from a leading institution in Europe and good publication, and grant awards as well. He is thinking of moving to USA. NIW and EA applications are self filed. Can some one with good credentials apply for these applications from overseas? If yes then what is the procedure and chances for approval?

 

[memsg]

I am asking this question for a friend who has Phd from a leading institution in Europe and good publication, and grant awards as well. He is thinking of moving to USA. NIW and EA applications are self filed. Can some one with good credentials apply for these applications from overseas? If yes then what is the procedure and chances for approval?

In my opinion (please note the word *opinion*), EA is a better option for your friend than NIW. Also, there was a recent posting, by someone from overseas, on this message board about a successful application under the 'special Soviet scientist' category.

Basically, both NIW and EA are employment based (you need to show you intend to be gainfully employed once granted a GC) but *officially* neither requires a job offer. This has not, however, deterred USCIS from issuing RFE's requesting additional evidence (for NIW cases) showing that one's current employment is in the US' intrinsic national interest. This becomes a lot easier once one is here.

This is why I feel that EA is a better option. However, it doesn't hurt to try both. There is some significant unpredictability regarding the approval in either category.

Law firms do accept cases for people from abroad.

Good luck!

 

[leroythelion]

Also, there was a recent posting, by someone from overseas, on this message board about a successful application under the 'special Soviet scientist' category.

A while ago, there was a poster with an NIW from Australia approved.

Brian