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Originally Posted by me179
(Post 11439264)
Hello Everyone,
I made it, I got approved, all done my myself alone after researching the internet and sharing ideas with other pilots. My profile: - FO, Wide Body, Less than 4000 hrs, EASA ATP, EU Citizen - Maters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering - 6 years Work Experience as Engineer, 7 Years as FO - Aviation Freelance Consultant - No Papers, No publications, 4 Ref. Letters - I used common sense and good arguments I got a direct approval, no RFE It took me 4 months to write, after researching the internet for a year. I got some guidance from people I met in FB groups. Lawyers asked for 18k $ non refundable paid upfront. The same lawyers ask for 5000 $ (2500 upfront and 2500$ once approved) when it is about other professions. It is for exactly this reason that I have decided to apply myself. Good Luck everyone. what is the next step after gettting the approval? are you scheduled for an interview anytime soon? |
Originally Posted by FourStripes
(Post 11439317)
me179:
what is the next step after gettting the approval? are you scheduled for an interview anytime soon? |
Approval means the petition has been reviewed and a Visa will be granted after more steps in the process.
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An interview at a US consulate.
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Originally Posted by McMax
(Post 11439182)
it took only 8 days for the USCIS to approve your petition?
Even I was surprised. Turns out some other guy got it in 6 days. So no record broken in this case. |
Originally Posted by FalseGS
(Post 11440022)
Affirm.
Even I was surprised. Turns out some other guy got it in 6 days. So no record broken in this case. |
probalbly with Premium Processing.
the normal processing time is around 30 to 90 days given USCIS is understaffed. |
After going through and still being in this process.
a. I don’t see how anyone has a reply in any of the short times indicated here when official receipts of submission take 2-3 weeks to be sent through. b. After seeing the level of accuracy and detail that a professional application contains, I wouldn’t even consider doing it myself. c. After taking personal time required to submit/cost of professional services, I’d rather spend that time creating value elsewhere. Or watching some paint dry. Well done anyone who genuinely gets approval on a personal application that hasn’t just copied someone else’s, that’s a spectacular result. |
Originally Posted by RickSanchez
(Post 11445787)
After going through and still being in this process.
a. I don’t see how anyone has a reply in any of the short times indicated here when official receipts of submission take 2-3 weeks to be sent through. b. After seeing the level of accuracy and detail that a professional application contains, I wouldn’t even consider doing it myself. c. After taking personal time required to submit/cost of professional services, I’d rather spend that time creating value elsewhere. Or watching some paint dry. Well done anyone who genuinely gets approval on a personal application that hasn’t just copied someone else’s, that’s a spectacular result. B. I completely agree with you. I couldn't imagine creating the NIW package myself. A good lawyer is a must in my opinion. C. If I understand you correctly, you're still waiting for either an approval or stuck in the current retrogression? Either way, good luck to you. This process is long and tiring, but I firmly want to immigrate to the US and the career prospects are generally much more positive in the US than elsewhere in the world. |
FalseGS, first of all, congrats. Was is with Premium processing? |
Originally Posted by me179
(Post 11439264)
Hello Everyone,
I made it, I got approved, all done my myself alone after researching the internet and sharing ideas with other pilots. My profile: - FO, Wide Body, Less than 4000 hrs, EASA ATP, EU Citizen - Maters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering - 6 years Work Experience as Engineer, 7 Years as FO - Aviation Freelance Consultant - No Papers, No publications, 4 Ref. Letters - I used common sense and good arguments I got a direct approval, no RFE It took me 4 months to write, after researching the internet for a year. I got some guidance from people I met in FB groups. Lawyers asked for 18k $ non refundable paid upfront. The same lawyers ask for 5000 $ (2500 upfront and 2500$ once approved) when it is about other professions. It is for exactly this reason that I have decided to apply myself. Good Luck everyone. |
I'm not sure of anyone is willing to share tips with you as most pay top dollar and/or putting their time into research which could worth equivalent top dollar. In any case here's one who didn't make it, could be of help on how not to do it.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...FErjswLaM1d24T |
That's the elephant in the room. Nobody talks about the people who got rejected.
I spoke to a lawyer who claimed a 100% success rate. After some more questions he admits that he only submits the application if he is certain it will be approved. So if 10 people contact you, what's the percentage of people you think will be approved? Oh about 2 in 10 he said. |
Originally Posted by havick
(Post 11437322)
$25k is insane
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Originally Posted by Amadis of Gaul
(Post 11449912)
Is it? Back when I was going through the immigration process almost 30 years ago, just a basic retainer for an immigration attorney was $9,000. Thirty years ago.
And to the previous comment, of course not every airline pilot is qualified for a NIW. To suggest otherwise would be highly unethical of a lawyer to do. |
Just a quick update. As I previously stated, did EB-2 NIW on my own, no lawyers. Did not use premium processing. I-140 was filed Oct 2021/ Got my passport with EB-2 NIW visa stamped end of May. It took us a year and a half to get everything done. The question of the lawyer depends on whether you are capable of researching the internet, immigration communities.
If you don't have a Degree, lots of hours and experience, you might not get approved with lawyers/without, but you can always try to make your case stand out. |
Originally Posted by YYZ_bound
(Post 11450449)
Just a quick update. As I previously stated, did EB-2 NIW on my own, no lawyers. Did not use premium processing. I-140 was filed Oct 2021/ Got my passport with EB-2 NIW visa stamped end of May. It took us a year and a half to get everything done. The question of the lawyer depends on whether you are capable of researching the internet, immigration communities.
If you don't have a Degree, lots of hours and experience, you might not get approved with lawyers/without, but you can always try to make your case stand out. 2. Have you paid the $220? did you pay it before departing the US or when you landed? 3. When you entered the US, was there any issues at the port of entry? any problems with CBP? |
Originally Posted by FourStripes
(Post 11450671)
1. What questions did the VO ask you?
2. Have you paid the $220? did you pay it before departing the US or when you landed? 3. When you entered the US, was there any issues at the port of entry? any problems with CBP? no, we haven't landed in the US yet. But you have to pay before you go to the border. I don't think there will be any. Good luck! |
Originally Posted by YYZ_bound
(Post 11456315)
I was just about my highest degree, and if I'm planning to work as a pilot in the US.
no, we haven't landed in the US yet. But you have to pay before you go to the border. I don't think there will be any. Good luck! Can you tell more about when you say you were just about your highest degree? I have two aviation management certificates but I am still one exam to go and the dissertation before i get my master’s degree. I was just wondering if that would be enough to apply according to your experience. |
The requirement is for an ‘advanced degree’ (ie higher than Bachelor’s).
A foreign award also needs to be qualified by a recognised transcript service to be accepted by USCIS. If the degree is from a US University it should be automatically accepted. Don’t think your other certificates would be accepted, unless a transcript service deems them equivalent number if credits. Good luck. |
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