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It is possible to start a trucking company with E-2 status, but buying a tractor does not establish visa eligibility by itself. The petition must satisfy E-2 investment law and show that the carrier can operate lawfully. A CDL, USDOT…
Update (September 15, 2026): On September 14, 2026, U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the DHS rule described below. The rule did not take effect on September 15, and the existing Duration of…
An EB-2 NIW for software engineers may be viable without academic papers, citations, or a doctorate. USCIS does not list peer-reviewed publications as a mandatory requirement. However, the absence of publications does not remove the need for persuasive evidence. A…
U.S. law does not set one E-2 visa investment amount, such as $50,000, $100,000, or $200,000, for every applicant. Current Department of State guidance asks whether the investment is substantial compared with the real cost of the specific business. As…
The 2026 public charge rule takes effect on September 18, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security published the final rule on July 20, 2026, rescinding the 2022 public charge regulations. The change matters most to people who will file Form…
Short answer, yes. Private-sector employment does not exclude a person from EB-2 National Interest Waiver consideration. NIW is not reserved for academics or researchers. Still, a senior title, famous employer, or high salary does not establish eligibility by itself. USCIS…
Qualifying for EB-2 NIW with a master’s degree may be possible; a doctorate is not a general requirement. A qualifying U.S. master’s degree or foreign equivalent may support the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced-degree professional. However, the degree alone…
You cannot reliably answer “Am I qualified for EB-2 NIW?” by looking only at your degree, publication count, citations, or job title. EB-2 National Interest Waiver eligibility does not depend on a single scorecard. USCIS first examines whether you qualify…
Short answer: Yes. A person without a Q1 publication may qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver. USCIS does not impose a Q1-journal requirement or a minimum publication count. The case must still establish the underlying EB-2 classification and all…
