On January 21, 2022, USCIS amended its National Interest Waiver Policy and formally made individuals with advanced degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which are recognized under the acronym STEM, of particular interest to the United States.  This represents a clear signal from the Biden Administration that professionals in these or […] The post New Green Card Policy for Scientists, Engineers and Professionals in Technology Fields, created by the Biden Administration. appeared first on Colombo & Hurd, PL ..read more

The once-dominant labor certification (PERM) process, long considered the gold standard for securing an EB-2 visa, is on its deathbed. Yes, you read that right: PERM for EB-2 is dead. What’s taking its place? The National Interest Waiver (NIW) category, which is exploding in popularity at an accelerating rate. It’s a seismic shift that many […] The post PERM is Dead. Long Live the National Interest Waiver. appeared first on Colombo & Hurd, PL ..read more

We would like to congratulate our client from Ireland, a Mechatronic and Automation Engineer, whose EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petition was approved this week! He’s a professional Mechatronic Engineer with over nine years of experience, skilled in the development of highly automated robotic systems. He also has prior experience supervising and commissioning robotic systems from […] The post EB-2 NIW for Ireland Mechatronic Engineer appeared first on Colombo & Hurd, PL ..read more

A global ongoing healthcare crisis and a change in administration can only signal a new era in Immigration as well. During these unprecedented times for our society, National Interest has been redefined; professionals spanning different fields have become essential for combatting the adverse consequences that have been devastating our economy. The EB-2 NIW visa has […] The post Top Four EB2 National Interest Waiver Trends 2021 appeared first on Colombo & Hurd, PL ..read more

If you are a foreign national working in the field of engineering and are considering immigrating to the United States and obtaining a green card, the employment-based second-preference immigrant visa (EB-2) might be the perfect fit for you.  Generally, the EB-2 classification allows certain foreign professionals to obtain lawful permanent residence (green card) in the […] The post Green Card for Engineers through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver appeared first on Colombo & Hurd, PL ..read more

On March 9, 2021, the Biden Administration designated Venezuelan citizens physical present in the United States with eligibility to file for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).  This has been a long awaited and much deserving immigration benefit and protection for the Venezuelan people considering the financial turmoil and political instability of the country.  Many Venezuelans will […] The post TPS for Venezuelans: Three Important Things to Know appeared first on Colombo & Hurd, PL ..read more

Congratulations to our client, a Canadian citizen who received the approval of his E-2 Visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto earlier this month in February, 2021. The client developed a medical transport business, which became the key to the case as his appointment was suddenly rescheduled to late in 2021. After we requested an […] The post E2 Visa approved at Toronto Consulate after Expedited Interview during COVID-19 Protocols appeared first on Colombo & Hurd, PL ..read more

Foreign professionals who are entrepreneurs may be interested in seeking permanent residency in the United States through an employment-based, second-preference immigrant visa (EB-2).  Through the EB-2 process, entrepreneurs can qualify for permanent residency (a green card) if they belong to a particular profession and have an advanced degree or equivalent, or possess exceptional abilities in […] The post Green Card for Entrepreneurs through the EB2 National Interest Waiver appeared first on Colombo & Hurd, PL ..read more

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