Show USCIS that you are well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor through education, track record, publications, customers, funding, implementation records, and a practical execution plan.
Degrees, licenses, certifications, and specialized training that match the endeavor.
Publications, citations, patents, media, contracts, revenue, grants, pilots, or adoption records showing past progress.
A realistic plan, collaborators, customers, funding, or next steps showing the work can move forward in the United States.
USCIS reviews whether the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, whether the applicant is well positioned to advance it, and whether waiving the job offer and PERM process benefits the United States. Well-Positioned Evidence should be organized so each document answers one of those questions.
Many petitions describe a strong professional but do not explain the endeavor, national importance, or practical execution path. Others include impressive documents without a clear exhibit map. A focused attorney review can connect the facts to the legal standard before USCIS issues an RFE.
Related EB-2 NIW planning guide for the same evidence and Dhanasar strategy cluster.
Related EB-2 NIW planning guide for the same evidence and Dhanasar strategy cluster.
Connect the endeavor to broader U.S. importance and Dhanasar prong one.
Before filing, after an RFE, or whenever the proposed endeavor, national-importance theory, or well-positioned evidence is unclear.
Usually no. USCIS also expects a clear proposed endeavor, national-importance explanation, and evidence that the applicant can advance the work.
Respond when USCIS says the proposed endeavor is too local or employer-specific.
Show how the applicant’s record supports execution of the proposed endeavor.
Clarify the endeavor and align the petition record before responding.