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Hi everyone,

I’m considering EB2-NIW and wanted to ask for general advice from people who have been through the process, especially those who did not have publications or citations. I have 5 years of experience in my field.

A well-known NIW firm declined my case, likely because I don’t have the traditional academic profile with peer-reviewed papers and citations. My background is more industry-based, with technical R&D experience, internal project contributions, posters/presentations, and possible recommendation letters from people familiar with my work.

I’m trying to understand how people have approached NIW when their work is mostly confidential industry work rather than public academic output.

A few questions:

1. Has anyone been approved for EB2-NIW without publications or citations?
2. What kind of evidence helped strengthen your petition?
3. How did you frame the proposed endeavor when most of your work could not be publicly disclosed?
4. How important were recommendation letters in a no-publication case?
5. Did you self-file, use an attorney, or consult multiple attorneys after an initial rejection?
6. What mistakes should someone avoid when building an industry-based NIW case?

I’d appreciate any general experiences, strategies, or lessons learned.

Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to self-file an EB-2 NIW petition and wanted to ask if anyone who successfully filed DIY would be willing to share helpful resources, templates, or practical guidance.

I’m especially looking for:

• Cover letter / petition letter templates
• Proposed endeavor examples
• Recommendation letter templates
• Exhibit list examples
• Personal statement examples
• Ways to organize evidence
• Examples of how people structured the three Dhanasar prongs
• Checklists or timelines
• Common mistakes to avoid when self-filing

I know every case is different, and I’m not asking for legal advice. I’m mainly looking for examples, templates, organization tips, or lessons learned from people who have gone through the DIY process.

For those who self-filed, what resources helped you the most? What would you do differently?

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m exploring EB-2 NIW and looking for lawyer recommendations, especially for industry-based cases with limited publications.

Has anyone self-filed successfully? How hard was it to prepare the petition, organize evidence, and address the NIW prongs?

Would you recommend DIY, attorney review, or full legal representation?

Lastly which law firms you recommend? considering big law firms like Chen and Ellis porter rejected me

Thanks!

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