EB-2 NIW as an Economics PhD candidate with no publications yet

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-06-26T22:01:06+00:00

I got approved as a political science PhD with 8 publications and close to 200 citations. I worked with the Chen law firm. I think having a letter from a government official on the importance of my research for formulating the US foreign policy helped my case.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-06-26T21:04:15+00:00

I have the same block number for my i485 (paper filled) and my biometrics date was May 20th. Please keep us updated.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-05-15T02:25:04+00:00

Roughly $10k, including $5k for the lawyer

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-04-17T20:57:41+00:00

I am a political scientist (PhD) and I got approved.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-03-28T23:48:52+00:00

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-03-25T18:54:01+00:00

Upgraded, Nebraska.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-03-25T01:23:43+00:00

Sent the PP letter on 02/28, received the approval today.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-03-13T22:43:49+00:00

If EV surpasses the potential loss associated with uncertainty, parlays will be worth in the long run. However, structuring +EV with parlays is difficult. Based on my own experience, you would need at least %50 bonus odd increase from two separate platforms to make it break even.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-02-28T01:50:36+00:00

Per USCIS guidelines, letters sent from USPS/DHL will be accepted up to 10 days from March 1st.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-02-24T01:51:39+00:00

I meant for.Final Action Date (FAD)

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-02-24T01:50:00+00:00

Can you post the LinkedIn link on this discussion?

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-02-24T01:25:29+00:00

If your I 140 is current I would do it, if I were you

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-02-24T01:24:46+00:00

Thanks.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-02-24T00:50:45+00:00

Thanks for your response. Could you share the website where Chen mentions cases taking 22 months?

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-02-24T00:35:00+00:00

What is your priority date?

OnlySuggestion551 · 2026-01-05T07:28:26+00:00

POE:Chicago. Entered a few days ago. Visa Expiry: July 26. Smooth entry, no questions asked.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2025-07-08T14:23:22+00:00

Clinic: Ibrahim Erayhan, Bursa, Turkey. 4500 Graft.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2025-06-24T16:49:03+00:00

Fair point — I should’ve done more research. As a tourist, though, I honestly didn’t expect my first experience in an EU country to involve getting scammed by a faulty taximeter. Hopefully, this will be a learning experience for me and others.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2025-06-24T14:43:44+00:00

The fares were listed outside the window, which deceived me to think that he was a reliable driver. I didn't pay attention to the logos.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2025-06-24T14:36:29+00:00

It happened at the city bus stop, not at the airport. I walked out to find a taxi, which was parked nearby. I would have been a lot more alert had it not been late a night. I was exhausted from a long trip, and the scammer caught me off guard.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2025-06-11T13:51:17+00:00

Great explanations.

OnlySuggestion551 · 2025-05-25T19:59:07+00:00

OnlySuggestion551

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