1. The Extraordinary Ability Employment-Based first preference petitions are self-petition green card cases.  Generally, an EB-1 case is one of the best and faster ways to achieve green card immigration status to work and live in the U.S. permanently.

EB-2: National Interest Waiver Employment-Based 2nd Preference

Green Cards: Self-Petition

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1. The National Interest Waiver Employment-Based second preference petitions are green card sponsorships that can be self-petition or through an employer.

2. The National Interest Waiver green card petitions are for foreign nationals who are of exceptional  ability in their field of work and whose work or contributions are of national  interests to the U.S.

3. PERM permanent labor certification is not required for these green card cases.

4. The National Interest Waiver applicants can include their family members in the green card cases.

6. All Rights Reserved. This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as a legal advice or an attorney-client relationship.
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5. An applicant with a pending  green card case, who is in the U.S., should still consult with a competent immigration attorney to apply for a non-green card work visa whether or not the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued and approved his/her I-765 Application for Employment Authorization (EAD).  

VAWA Victims of Domestic Violence

Green Cards: Self-Petition

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VAWA Victims of Domestic Violence

1.    VAWA self-petition is for immigrant victims of domestic violence such as a male or female spouse (with legal or intended legal marriage), certain child or certain parent, of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

2.    Approved VAWA applicants are eligible for employment authorization and may eventually apply for U.S. permanent residence status or green card.

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