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The EB-2 visa is particularly appealing, as it is a permanent work visa based on either an advanced degree or "exceptional ability" that can either be sponsored by an employer or via self-petition.

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Almost universally, ProfVal's clients are self-petitioners, which means that they are seeking to have the labor certification waived because of the importance of the petitioner's endeavor and because "it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer, and thus the labor certification” (USCIS), thus leading the the National Interest (NIW) requirement.

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The United States can benefit from the contributions of professionals in a wide range of areas. Our team has worked with experts in a wide range of areas. Some interesting examples have included:

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• Doctors and nurses who saved lives during COVID

• Pilots who enable the success of airlines and supply chain companies

• Entrepreneurs who have started new businesses

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We have worked with pilots, doctors, dentists, nurses, entrepreneurs, engineers, business professionals (accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, etc.), statisticians, authors, artists, actors and movie producers, musicians, research scientists, academics and teachers, and clients in a variety of different areas. 

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The common theme that weaves through all of our clients is that each person has an engaging story about how they succeeded in their industry or industries. They are, as the EB-2 NIW visa requires, truly exceptional. We help to tell their professional stories in language that we believe is truthful, accessible, and relatable to USCIS agents.

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To assess the requirements of exceptional ability and NIW, USCIS agents refer to the precedent established by the Matter of Dhanasar (AAO 2016). Following Dhanasar, ProfVal's EB-2 NIW professional plans, business plans, and EB-2 NIW Expert Opinion Letters are designed to achieve the following goals, though differently depending the service:

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• Demonstrate that an endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance

• Establish that the petitioner is well-positioned to succeed based their exceptional ability

• Illustrate that it would, on balance, benefit for the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer and thus of a labor certification

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An EB-2 NIW Expert Opinion Letter is authord by a distinguished expert who opines about a petitioner's credentials and on the merits of their endeavor.  

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While the format and organization can vary, the sections included are: 

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• An overview of the letter

• The expert's background and why she/he is qualified to write the letter for the specific petitioner.

• A description of the endeavor, based on an in-depth description of the industry using our customized approach, why it has substantial merit, national importance, and some discussion of why the petitioner will make a difference. If a NAICS code is provided, we use proprietary data.

• The petitioner's credentials and why they qualify the petitioner to advance the endeavor. Documents that we refer to commonly include things like:

  • Your resume (resume services available through a third-party)

  • Professional plan,

  • Support letters

  • Transcripts certifications (and their U.S. equivalence)

  • Tax documents to show high salary

  • Documentation of membership, licensure, or other certifications

• An integrative analysis that describes the substantial merit and national importance of your endeavor

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An EB-2 NIW Professional Plan is a first-person narrative that provides a detailed  description of the endeavor and why it is of national importance (see a guide produced by ProfVal). For a self-petitioner, the Professional Plan represents their opportunity to explain their background as it relates to the EB-2 NIW. You may choose to use the guide we have provided or, for a fee, work with the experienced team at ProfVal to develop your Professional Plan. Our work is based upon successful petitions supported by our team.

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An EB-2 NIW Business Plan from ProfVal describes your business proposal using a proprietary approach aligned to EB-2 NIW requirements. Sections typically include: executive summary, company description, company ownership, description of the product or services, a proprietary market analysis, an analysis of the market segments addressed, NIW analysis, competitive edge, marketing summary, management summary (with an emphasis on your contributions), a discussion of your credentials related to the EB-2, financial projections (including a proforma financial statement and an impact assessment when appropriate).

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