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For individuals with sustained national or international acclaim in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. No job offer required.
Learn more →Senior managers and executives transferred from a related foreign company. Fastest path for qualifying L-1A visa holders.
Learn more →Advanced degree professionals or individuals with exceptional ability whose work benefits the U.S. national interest. Self-petition allowed.
Learn more →Employer-sponsored green card for skilled workers, professionals with bachelor's degrees, and other workers. Requires PERM labor certification.
Learn more →U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can sponsor eligible family members. Immediate relative categories (spouse, children, parents) have no annual cap.
Learn more →Invest $800,000–$1,050,000 in a U.S. business creating at least 10 jobs. No education, work experience, or English required.
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Seth Finberg is a federal immigration attorney who has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families navigate the complex U.S. immigration system. His background as a public defender gives him a unique edge: he understands how the government thinks — and how to build airtight cases that withstand scrutiny.
Whether you're pursuing an EB-2 NIW self-petition, an EB-1A extraordinary ability case, or a family-based adjustment of status, Seth brings precision, strategy, and genuine advocacy to every client matter.
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Processing times vary widely by category. EB-1A and EB-2 NIW self-petitions can be approved in 8–24 months. Family-based green cards for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens typically take 12–24 months. For applicants from India or China in employment-based categories, priority date backlogs can extend timelines significantly — sometimes 10+ years. An attorney can help you identify the fastest path for your specific situation.
EB-2 NIW allows foreign nationals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability to self-petition for a green card — without a job offer or PERM labor certification — if their work is in the national interest of the United States. Under the Matter of Dhanasar framework, USCIS evaluates: (1) whether the work has substantial merit and national importance, (2) whether the applicant is well-positioned to advance the work, and (3) whether waiving job offer requirements benefits the U.S.
Yes. Two major employment-based categories allow self-petitioning without employer sponsorship: EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver). Both let you file directly with USCIS without needing an employer to sign your petition. This is ideal for researchers, scientists, engineers, artists, entrepreneurs, and highly skilled professionals whose employer cannot or will not sponsor them.
EB-1A is for individuals with "extraordinary ability" — a very high bar requiring evidence of sustained national or international acclaim (major prizes, published work, critical roles, high salary, etc.).
EB-2 NIW has a somewhat lower eligibility bar but requires showing your work benefits the U.S. national interest. EB-1A applicants from India/China benefit from a shorter priority date backlog. An immigration attorney can assess which category is stronger for your profile.
No — not always. EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability), EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB-5 (Investment), and certain family-based categories do not require a job offer. Most EB-2 and EB-3 petitions do require employer sponsorship and a PERM labor certification, but there are strategic ways to self-petition. Contact Finberg Firm PLLC for a personalized assessment.