EB2 NIW Visa
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EB2 NIW Visa
Has any Canadian been successful in petitioning and being approved for the EB2 NIW Visa?
I am contacting lawyers both in Canada and the US and getting mixed messages - from yes I am an "exceptional" candidate to no I won't be successful. I've heard through the grapevine no Canadians (granted these are people who are currently working for Canadian carriers), have been approved.
So if anyone has been approved please let me know, and if you could share your experience and Law Firm used. I am working overseas for over 10 years now with 11,500+ hrs with a combination of both PIC and right seat time on wide and narrow bodies aircraft +Turboprop
Many thanks and safe flying
I am contacting lawyers both in Canada and the US and getting mixed messages - from yes I am an "exceptional" candidate to no I won't be successful. I've heard through the grapevine no Canadians (granted these are people who are currently working for Canadian carriers), have been approved.
So if anyone has been approved please let me know, and if you could share your experience and Law Firm used. I am working overseas for over 10 years now with 11,500+ hrs with a combination of both PIC and right seat time on wide and narrow bodies aircraft +Turboprop
Many thanks and safe flying
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It sounds like you have a good shot at it with your experience level. I have roughly 3000 hours and 7 years aviation work experience and was told I needed over 5000 hours and 10+ years aviation work experience to be competitive. Harvey Law seems like one of the better firms. They have a high success rate for the EB-2 NIW but are very selective with who they represent.
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Have gotten the same mixed messages. The requirements for an EB2 are super vague, i guess its how they spin you being "special". Lawyer said i'm special, but they're also wanting a decent chunk of change. It's also worth looking into the tax implications of having a green card, unless you plan to expat yourself. Would love to hear if anyones been approved, cause i'm thinking the odd guy gets through, but being just a pilot i don't think is special. 1 pilot is not going to solve americas pilot shortage and US companies could import pilots through other non residency visa.
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I recently contacted Harvey Law as I’m also interested in the EB-2C NIW and they did a preliminary assessment of my qualifications. I have just over 5000 TT and 3000 MPIC, Aviation Diploma and 10.5 years professional pilot experience. I’m just a regular jet FO, nothing “special” under my belt either. Their response was that I’m a candidate of “exceptional ability” and have a good chance of getting approved. Here’s their definition:
Exceptional Ability is proven by showing three (3) of the following:
Official academic record showing that you have a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to your area of exceptional ability
Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your occupation
A license to practice your profession or certification for your profession or occupation
Evidence that you have commanded a salary or other remuneration for services that demonstrates your exceptional ability
Membership in a professional association(s)
Recognition for your achievements and significant contributions to your industry or field by your peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable
Now to come up with the money is another thing. $12,500 USD…
PAYMENT AMOUNTS HLG Professional Fees: Government Fees:
Disbursements:
USD 12,500
USD 700 (I-140 Filing Fee)
USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa) USD 500
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1st Stage – Within 7 days after signing the Mandate:
USD 9,375 USD 700 USD 500
HLG Initial Professional Fees
I-140 Filing Fees
Admin Disbursements (Charged at cost – Unused disbursements credited to final bill)
2nd Stage – Upon petition approval:
USD 3,125 HLG Balance of Professional Fees (less any unused disbursements) USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa)
Exceptional Ability is proven by showing three (3) of the following:
Official academic record showing that you have a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to your area of exceptional ability
Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your occupation
A license to practice your profession or certification for your profession or occupation
Evidence that you have commanded a salary or other remuneration for services that demonstrates your exceptional ability
Membership in a professional association(s)
Recognition for your achievements and significant contributions to your industry or field by your peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable
Now to come up with the money is another thing. $12,500 USD…
PAYMENT AMOUNTS HLG Professional Fees: Government Fees:
Disbursements:
USD 12,500
USD 700 (I-140 Filing Fee)
USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa) USD 500
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1st Stage – Within 7 days after signing the Mandate:
USD 9,375 USD 700 USD 500
HLG Initial Professional Fees
I-140 Filing Fees
Admin Disbursements (Charged at cost – Unused disbursements credited to final bill)
2nd Stage – Upon petition approval:
USD 3,125 HLG Balance of Professional Fees (less any unused disbursements) USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa)
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FOD_Vacuum wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:04 am I recently contacted Harvey Law as I’m also interested in the EB-2C NIW and they did a preliminary assessment of my qualifications. I have just over 5000 TT and 3000 MPIC, Aviation Diploma and 10.5 years professional pilot experience. I’m just a regular jet FO, nothing “special” under my belt either. Their response was that I’m a candidate of “exceptional ability” and have a good chance of getting approved. Here’s their definition:
Exceptional Ability is proven by showing three (3) of the following:
Official academic record showing that you have a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to your area of exceptional ability
Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your occupation
A license to practice your profession or certification for your profession or occupation
Evidence that you have commanded a salary or other remuneration for services that demonstrates your exceptional ability
Membership in a professional association(s)
Recognition for your achievements and significant contributions to your industry or field by your peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable
Now to come up with the money is another thing. $12,500 USD…
PAYMENT AMOUNTS HLG Professional Fees: Government Fees:
Disbursements:
USD 12,500
USD 700 (I-140 Filing Fee)
USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa) USD 500
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1st Stage – Within 7 days after signing the Mandate:
USD 9,375 USD 700 USD 500
HLG Initial Professional Fees
I-140 Filing Fees
Admin Disbursements (Charged at cost – Unused disbursements credited to final bill)
2nd Stage – Upon petition approval:
USD 3,125 HLG Balance of Professional Fees (less any unused disbursements) USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa)
I did apply on my own for EB-2 NIW and got approved. Did not use any lawyers, everything was done on my own. Waiting for the interview in 2 weeks. You can always try without any lawyers. They don't guarantee 100% the visa approval.
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Congrats! What type of experience do you have?pilot787! wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2023 10:16 amFOD_Vacuum wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:04 am I recently contacted Harvey Law as I’m also interested in the EB-2C NIW and they did a preliminary assessment of my qualifications. I have just over 5000 TT and 3000 MPIC, Aviation Diploma and 10.5 years professional pilot experience. I’m just a regular jet FO, nothing “special” under my belt either. Their response was that I’m a candidate of “exceptional ability” and have a good chance of getting approved. Here’s their definition:
Exceptional Ability is proven by showing three (3) of the following:
Official academic record showing that you have a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to your area of exceptional ability
Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your occupation
A license to practice your profession or certification for your profession or occupation
Evidence that you have commanded a salary or other remuneration for services that demonstrates your exceptional ability
Membership in a professional association(s)
Recognition for your achievements and significant contributions to your industry or field by your peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable
Now to come up with the money is another thing. $12,500 USD…
PAYMENT AMOUNTS HLG Professional Fees: Government Fees:
Disbursements:
USD 12,500
USD 700 (I-140 Filing Fee)
USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa) USD 500
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1st Stage – Within 7 days after signing the Mandate:
USD 9,375 USD 700 USD 500
HLG Initial Professional Fees
I-140 Filing Fees
Admin Disbursements (Charged at cost – Unused disbursements credited to final bill)
2nd Stage – Upon petition approval:
USD 3,125 HLG Balance of Professional Fees (less any unused disbursements) USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa)
I did apply on my own for EB-2 NIW and got approved. Did not use any lawyers, everything was done on my own. Waiting for the interview in 2 weeks. You can always try without any lawyers. They don't guarantee 100% the visa approval.
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I personally know one who used Harvey and one who did it through another lawyer and both were successful. One very experienced and one right seat on airbus with some Dash PIC time as well.
My recommendation would be Harvey. They are having good success and will not take you on if they have doubts.
My recommendation would be Harvey. They are having good success and will not take you on if they have doubts.
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I agree that Harvey definitely looks reputable. They told me that I don't have enough years of experience/total flight time to be competitive so I am considering doing it myself. That way if I fail I won't lose a ton of money in the process.JHR wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2023 5:10 pm I personally know one who used Harvey and one who did it through another lawyer and both were successful. One very experienced and one right seat on airbus with some Dash PIC time as well.
My recommendation would be Harvey. They are having good success and will not take you on if they have doubts.
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pilot787! wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2023 10:16 amFOD_Vacuum wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:04 am I recently contacted Harvey Law as I’m also interested in the EB-2C NIW and they did a preliminary assessment of my qualifications. I have just over 5000 TT and 3000 MPIC, Aviation Diploma and 10.5 years professional pilot experience. I’m just a regular jet FO, nothing “special” under my belt either. Their response was that I’m a candidate of “exceptional ability” and have a good chance of getting approved. Here’s their definition:
Exceptional Ability is proven by showing three (3) of the following:
Official academic record showing that you have a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to your area of exceptional ability
Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your occupation
A license to practice your profession or certification for your profession or occupation
Evidence that you have commanded a salary or other remuneration for services that demonstrates your exceptional ability
Membership in a professional association(s)
Recognition for your achievements and significant contributions to your industry or field by your peers, government entities, professional or business organizations
Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable
Now to come up with the money is another thing. $12,500 USD…
PAYMENT AMOUNTS HLG Professional Fees: Government Fees:
Disbursements:
USD 12,500
USD 700 (I-140 Filing Fee)
USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa) USD 500
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1st Stage – Within 7 days after signing the Mandate:
USD 9,375 USD 700 USD 500
HLG Initial Professional Fees
I-140 Filing Fees
Admin Disbursements (Charged at cost – Unused disbursements credited to final bill)
2nd Stage – Upon petition approval:
USD 3,125 HLG Balance of Professional Fees (less any unused disbursements) USD 345 per person (DS-260 Immigrant Visa)
I did apply on my own for EB-2 NIW and got approved. Did not use any lawyers, everything was done on my own. Waiting for the interview in 2 weeks. You can always try without any lawyers. They don't guarantee 100% the visa approval.
mind me asking how you managed to prove your experience rised to the level of national importance? thank you.
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Can I ask you how long you it took from the moment you submitted the documents to the NVC (after being approved by the USCIS) until your interview?
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I'd like to warn everyone that that there are people "selling" memerships in "professional organizations
who claim they can dam near get your visa gift wrapped. One person is advertizing on Linked in
and makes it sound like buying a bus ticket.
I would be very cautious about accepting as fact any story about being successful getting an EB2-N1W visa.
The visa is sold as a green card in the bag scheme. Read the requirements very carefully.
Do you have 10 years of employment history and all the other requirements?
Do you hold a university degree in that field?
Do you have all the acalades etc?
Are you publically recognized for your outstanding achievments in Aviation?
I've kept my ear to the ground on this story for a while and to date I'm not aware of any Canadian
who has got this EB2-N1W visa . You will however read testimonials by those selling the "membership"
in a professional organization, and those professional organizations when checked out are not going to
pass muster by US immigration. They will get laughed at, those membership certificates will
be a giant red flag to US immigration.
Now, if you fall for this pie in the sky story, and get rejected, you run a horrible risk
of getting a 3 year ban just for being unsuccessfull. Often you will NOT be told the reason
and the next time you try you get a five year ban.
Never ever do any application at Peace Bridge Vancouver. Its notiously for bad cop style stunts
and a very high rejection rate.
who claim they can dam near get your visa gift wrapped. One person is advertizing on Linked in
and makes it sound like buying a bus ticket.
I would be very cautious about accepting as fact any story about being successful getting an EB2-N1W visa.
The visa is sold as a green card in the bag scheme. Read the requirements very carefully.
Do you have 10 years of employment history and all the other requirements?
Do you hold a university degree in that field?
Do you have all the acalades etc?
Are you publically recognized for your outstanding achievments in Aviation?
I've kept my ear to the ground on this story for a while and to date I'm not aware of any Canadian
who has got this EB2-N1W visa . You will however read testimonials by those selling the "membership"
in a professional organization, and those professional organizations when checked out are not going to
pass muster by US immigration. They will get laughed at, those membership certificates will
be a giant red flag to US immigration.
Now, if you fall for this pie in the sky story, and get rejected, you run a horrible risk
of getting a 3 year ban just for being unsuccessfull. Often you will NOT be told the reason
and the next time you try you get a five year ban.
Never ever do any application at Peace Bridge Vancouver. Its notiously for bad cop style stunts
and a very high rejection rate.
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Could you elaborate on this ban you speak of? Have heard nothing of this sort and what the rationale would be for such a ban.
And for the record, I have been successful with the EB-2 approval process. However, the wait for an interview is lengthy.
You are making some bold assertions vis a vis 'no Canadian' has been approved and that there is a 'ban'.
I'd be very careful making uninformed assumptions.
And for the record, I have been successful with the EB-2 approval process. However, the wait for an interview is lengthy.
You are making some bold assertions vis a vis 'no Canadian' has been approved and that there is a 'ban'.
I'd be very careful making uninformed assumptions.
Screw you hippies!!!!
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I haven’t looked into this process for myself, but I can personally guarantee that there are Canadians who have been approved. I personally know one guy with a ton of experience in long range international biz jet operations and with many years of management experience who was approved recently. Agreed, there are many that get rejected, but it is definitely possible for an experienced pilot especially the ones with additional experience and certifications like ACP’s, CP’s, ops managers, international jet captains, etc.cficywg wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:27 pm I'd like to warn everyone that that there are people "selling" memerships in "professional organizations
who claim they can dam near get your visa gift wrapped. One person is advertizing on Linked in
and makes it sound like buying a bus ticket.
I would be very cautious about accepting as fact any story about being successful getting an EB2-N1W visa.
The visa is sold as a green card in the bag scheme. Read the requirements very carefully.
Do you have 10 years of employment history and all the other requirements?
Do you hold a university degree in that field?
Do you have all the acalades etc?
Are you publically recognized for your outstanding achievments in Aviation?
I've kept my ear to the ground on this story for a while and to date I'm not aware of any Canadian
who has got this EB2-N1W visa . You will however read testimonials by those selling the "membership"
in a professional organization, and those professional organizations when checked out are not going to
pass muster by US immigration. They will get laughed at, those membership certificates will
be a giant red flag to US immigration.
Now, if you fall for this pie in the sky story, and get rejected, you run a horrible risk
of getting a 3 year ban just for being unsuccessfull. Often you will NOT be told the reason
and the next time you try you get a five year ban.
Never ever do any application at Peace Bridge Vancouver. Its notiously for bad cop style stunts
and a very high rejection rate.
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There's some misinformation in that post. So to clear up for anyone else reading this and considering the E2B route;
While you are entirely correct- there are agencies who should be approached with varying degrees of caution, as is anyone who is trying to sell you something, however the number of successful applicants are approaching or into triple digits now from what I gather, with hundreds more in the queue.
You need to be very well qualified. No FO at Jazz is getting approved unless you have a PhD in Astrodynamic neurosurgery. The shadier agencies will take your money without telling you your success odds are, and it sounds like you got bitten there. I wouldn't recommend anyone attempt unless they have close to 10 years of command experience with the hours to match. It's not for entry level experience, which is somewhat unfortunate because an applicant will generally be leaving a fairly high level in Canada and end up in a regional in the US... but making 3x more $$. I'd recommend looking at corporate, like Netjet. Home based and close to airline money.
I have no idea why you've parlayed an entrance ban into your anecdote, but unless you did something unrelated on your own accord, there is no relation here and no amount of visa applications will result in a ban unless you fabricated, misrepresented or embellished your qualifications, or have some otherwise dubious background history.
I'd like to hear more about where your coming from there, unless you decided to get represented by Lionel Hutz, anyone who applies need not worry about some sort of punitive retaliation, but always good advice to be vigilant.
While you are entirely correct- there are agencies who should be approached with varying degrees of caution, as is anyone who is trying to sell you something, however the number of successful applicants are approaching or into triple digits now from what I gather, with hundreds more in the queue.
You need to be very well qualified. No FO at Jazz is getting approved unless you have a PhD in Astrodynamic neurosurgery. The shadier agencies will take your money without telling you your success odds are, and it sounds like you got bitten there. I wouldn't recommend anyone attempt unless they have close to 10 years of command experience with the hours to match. It's not for entry level experience, which is somewhat unfortunate because an applicant will generally be leaving a fairly high level in Canada and end up in a regional in the US... but making 3x more $$. I'd recommend looking at corporate, like Netjet. Home based and close to airline money.
I have no idea why you've parlayed an entrance ban into your anecdote, but unless you did something unrelated on your own accord, there is no relation here and no amount of visa applications will result in a ban unless you fabricated, misrepresented or embellished your qualifications, or have some otherwise dubious background history.
I'd like to hear more about where your coming from there, unless you decided to get represented by Lionel Hutz, anyone who applies need not worry about some sort of punitive retaliation, but always good advice to be vigilant.
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Funny when you think about it: You as a pilot are a vetted professional if you made it to the airline level. Thousands are illegally crossing the border at Mexico every day. Not vetted, not likely educated. Gang member/criminal? Possible.
Meanwhile I ride the hotel shuttles with fellow regional rats and they tell me how many planes they have parked due to lack of crews. Something doesn’t add up here….
Meanwhile I ride the hotel shuttles with fellow regional rats and they tell me how many planes they have parked due to lack of crews. Something doesn’t add up here….
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It makes perfect sense. Airline unions in the states are powerful. They don't want foreigners joining and reducing their wages. Meanwhile in Canada, our companies and government actually helps bring them in to fill pilot positions. Positions that go unfilled because the wages and working conditions absolutely suck.
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7.5% of the population of Canada today is "temporary immigrants".JHR wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:59 pm It makes perfect sense. Airline unions in the states are powerful. They don't want foreigners joining and reducing their wages. Meanwhile in Canada, our companies and government actually helps bring them in to fill pilot positions. Positions that go unfilled because the wages and working conditions absolutely suck.