#niw
AMA — How to Successfully File or Refile Your NIW Case with Bekir Sahin, Immigration Attorney at Grape Law
New, exclusive USCIS data from Lawfully—based on an analysis of more than 2,400 petitions this year—shows that the NIW approval rate has averaged 51% in 2026. This is a 15% increase from summer 2025, indicating a more favorable adjudication landscape at USCIS.
At Grape Law, I have helped many clients successfully secure approvals on their NIW filings and refilings.
ABOUT ME: I'm a U.S. immigration attorney with 7+ years of experience and 5,000+ cases (including 300+ NIW petitions) handled alongside a team of nearly 100 legal professionals at Grape Law. My NIW clients range from AI and cybersecurity professionals to psychiatrists, software developers, teachers, researchers, and more.
Have questions about your NIW qualifications or case? Ask me in the comments below!
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#i140 #niw
Not Sure If EB2-NIW Is Right for You?
EB2-NIW isn’t suitable for everyone, and that’s something many people don’t hear early enough.
Before filing, it’s important to understand:
• Whether your proposed endeavor is strong enough
• If your evidence supports national interest
• What risks exist in your profile
Some people benefit from getting clarity before investing time and money.
I’ll continue sharing insights here for those navigating this process.
#uscis #eb2niw #niw
Hi everyone! Does anyone know which PD month/year and IOE the Texas Service Center is currently approving for I-140 EB2-NIW? thanks
#eb2niw #I140 #texas #I-140 #niw #ioe
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 483 days
Case
2025-05-06
Today
I-140
483 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140
My green card application is pending for more than a year without any update. is anyone in the same boat?
My green card application is pending for more than a year without any update and Emma gives contradictory informaton, sometimes saying it is in NBC and sometimes saying it is in Field office since May. is anyone in the same boat?#niw
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 669 days
Case
2024-11-01
Today
I-485
669 Days
Texas Service Center: I-485
EB2-NIW approved
Hi guys, my case was approved on 20th August 2025. It was filed by the Chen associates. I was thinking of applying for PP due to the extensive backlog, but later I decided to be patient. The case was approved without an RFE.
Field: Nanotechnology
Position: Academic Researcher
Country: ROW
Current residence: Europe
Priority date: 24th May 2024
Proposed Endeavor: Environmental pollution remediation using novel materials.
Publication profile at the time of filing: 9 articles with 140 citations.
#niw #eb-2 #eb #eb2-niw
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 453 days
Case
2024-05-24
2025-08-20
I-140
453 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140
should I pay for PP at this stage?
My PD became current today but I am still waiting to receive a response on my NIW request. Does any of you honestly think that I should pay for Premium Processing at this point? thanks in advance #niw #PP
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 1075 days
Case
2023-09-22
Today
I-140
621 Days
I-485
406 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-485
NIW EB2 PD Oct 23
As we all know, Kar and others from this community kept us informed for a long time and with hope. Thanks for that! Constantly checking Lawfully, Hilites, casestatusext, Reddit, Visa bulletin, still waiting! Who else from Oct 23?
Nebraska Oct 23
“Case has been received”
Block LIN - Regular
ROW - with law firm
STEM/ Advanced Degree
Already sent Inquiry, generic response
#NIW #EB2 #I140
My petition got denied
My petition was denied, and I’m unsure about the next steps. I collaborated with Ashoori Law to draft my petition for a mobile application designed to help alleviate vertigo symptoms. I submitted four recommendation letters, including one from a licensed physical therapist who stated that my idea has potential, yet it was still denied. I have not received the details of the denial at this point. I feel indifferent about the situation and am uncertain about what to do next.
#eb2 #niw
