Get in touch
949-316-0078
info@santolloydlaw.com
¿Es la excepción de interés nacional adecuada para usted?
Kyle Huffman • Oct 27, 2022
Cómo saber si es elegible para solicitar una excepción de interés nacional (NIW)
Click here to read this article in Portuguese and English
La excepción de interés nacional (NIW) es una categoría de visa de inmigrante basada en el empleo que puede conducir a una tarjeta verde (Green Card o Tarjeta de residente permanente). Una de las principales ventajas del NIW es que permite la auto petición, por lo que no es necesario buscar un empleador en los Estados Unidos para patrocinar una petición. De hecho, la “excepción por interés nacional” se deriva del acto de los Estados Unidos de “renunciar” a la oferta de trabajo y los requisitos de certificación del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, el NIW cae dentro de la categoría de tarjeta verde EB-2, lo que significa que está restringido a aquellas personas que tienen títulos avanzados o aquellos que, en ausencia de un título avanzado, pueden demostrar que tienen una habilidad excepcional en su campo de especialización. Sin embargo, en particular, el NIW se ha vuelto mucho más accesible desde el caso judicial de 2016, Asunto de Dhanasar.
¿Está interesado en saber si califica para un NIW?
Aquí le mostramos cómo saber si el NIW es la categoría de visa adecuada para usted:
¿Eres un “Profesional de Grado Avanzado”?
La definición básica de un profesional de grado avanzado en la categoría EB-2 es alguien que tiene un título superior al nivel de licenciatura. Los títulos de maestría, doctorado, doctor en medicina y doctorado en derecho son ejemplos comunes de títulos avanzados que calificarán a una persona como un profesional de título avanzado.
¿No tienes ese título? ¡No te preocupes!
Incluso si no ha completado uno de estos programas de grado avanzado, aún es posible calificar como un profesional de grado avanzado si cumple con ciertas condiciones. Una Licenciatura en Ciencias o una Licenciatura en Artes también puede servir para ayudarlo a calificar como un profesional de grado avanzado.
Los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos han proporcionado una definición alternativa de profesional de grado avanzado como alguien con una licenciatura o un título extranjero equivalente más cinco años de experiencia laboral progresiva posterior a la licenciatura en el campo. Esto significa que siempre que haya completado un programa de BA o BA, y haya trabajado en su campo a tiempo completo durante cinco años desde que obtuvo su título, ¡todavía puede ser considerado un profesional de grado avanzado!
¿Qué sucede si no ha completado un programa de grado universitario de 4 años?
Aún puede ser elegible para un NIW incluso sin obtener un título universitario. En ausencia de un título universitario, otra forma de ser elegible para un NIW es demostrando que tiene un talento excepcional en su profesión. Hay varias formas de demostrar que tiene una capacidad excepcional, incluidas cartas de recomendación de expertos reconocidos en su campo, cartas de sus empleadores anteriores (que prueban que ha estado trabajando en su campo a tiempo completo durante al menos 10 años), membresías en asociaciones, evidencia de que gana un salario alto en comparación con otros en su misma ocupación, licencias o certificados para ejercer su ocupación, entre otros.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre si podría ser elegible para solicitar un NIW, programe una consulta con uno de nuestros abogados experimentados.
Esperamos con interés trabajar con usted.
Este blog no pretende ser un consejo legal y nada aquí debe interpretarse como el establecimiento de una relación abogado-cliente. Programe una consulta con un abogado de inmigración antes de actuar sobre cualquier información que lea aquí.
The U.S. Constitution protects all immigrants, including undocumented immigrants while participating in protests in the U.S. Here is a list of some of the rights covered in the U.S. constitution to consider when you are participating in protests: Right to free speech. The First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting your right to free speech. People have the right to participate in protests, marches, and demonstrations. Right to be free from retaliation. The First Amendment prohibits the government from retaliating against you for exercising your rights such as your right to free speech. Right to remain silent. The Fifth Amendment protects you from self-incrimination and provides the right to remain silent. Right against unreasonable search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures. Right to speak to a lawyer. If you are arrested or detained, you have the right to speak to a lawyer. Keep in mind, if you are undocumented and you are participating in protests, you are at higher risk of being detained by immigration officials if they are present at the protest. If you are undocumented make sure you have a plan in place if you are arrested or detained by law enforcement or immigration officials. It is important to take precautions and if you are arrested or detained you should contact an attorney immediately. If you have questions, please schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys and we will be more than happy to assist you.
The latest policy alert, PA-2024-05, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on March 21, 2024, brings revisions to the USCIS Policy Manual, specifically focusing on expediting requests. These updates aim to simplify and elucidate the process for applicants, particularly those facing emergencies or urgent humanitarian needs. The primary goal is to make it easier for applicants to understand how to request expedited processing for their various submissions, including applications, petitions, appeals, or motions, especially in cases concerning government interests or urgent situations. While USCIS has historically permitted immigration benefit seekers to request expedited application processing in specific circumstances, the process has frequently been perceived as unclear, with decisions made arbitrarily on a case-by-case basis. The recent update seeks to rectify this by providing clarity and uniformity to the process and establishing explicit criteria and documentation standards. In order to request expedited processing, applicants need to adhere to a more defined procedure. This involves submitting thorough documentation and illustrating the urgency or government relevance of their case. The recent update also explains how USCIS reviews these requests, offering applicants a better grasp of the process. The update introduces special measures for speeding up the processing of Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) in emergency situations. This acknowledges the urgent need for certain applicants to travel. The policy also acknowledges that expedited requests may be evaluated if there is evident USCIS error, aiming to uphold fairness and accountability within the processing system. These changes aim to make the expedited request process more transparent and understandable for applicants and their representatives. In summary, USCIS's revision regarding expedited requests signifies a notable advancement in rendering the immigration process more transparent and attentive to applicants' requirements. By comprehending these updated guidelines, applicants and their representatives can more effectively navigate the expedited request procedure, ensuring that urgent cases receive due consideration. If you believe you qualify for expedited processing under the recent USCIS policy updates, feel free to contact our office, and we will be more than happy to assist you. FONT : https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-a-chapter-5
As of April 1, 2024, USCIS has instituted an inflation adjustment to immigration application filing fees . These fee increases apply to a majority of the different application types, including family-based, non-immigrant, and immigrant petitions. As a part of these fee increases, USCIS has also instituted a new program designed to provide funding to the United States’ Asylum Program, in order to better address the massive backlog of pending asylum claims currently waiting to be adjudicated. Unfortunately, these changes have led to confusion among petitioners for when they are required to pay the Asylum Program Fee, and when they may qualify for a 50% or complete exemption from the fee. The Asylum Program Fee is required to be submitted by employers in all I-129 and I-140 petitions filed on or after April 1, 2024. The Asylum Program Fee is $600, however, certain exemptions apply . Small employers , defined as having 25 or fewer total employees, qualify for a reduction of the Asylum Program Fee, but are still required to submit a reduced fee of $300. Individual petitioners, or self-petitions, such as in the case of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, are considered small employers for the purpose of the Asylum Program Fee and are also required to submit the reduced $300 fee. Non-profit organizations are exempted from the Asylum Program fee and are not required to submit any additional funds with the ordinary I-129 or I-140 filing fee. In addition, non-profits qualify for a 50% reduction of the ordinary filing fee in certain types of applications, bringing the overall filing fee burden down substantially for non-profit organizations. With these changes to USCIS’ filing fee schedule, USCIS is hoping for significant improvements to efficiency and processing for pending asylum applicants. If you or your petitioning organization need any assistance in preparing an application for an immigration benefit, including ensuring proper compliance with the new fee requirements, our office is ready and waiting to help!