An individual recently shared their successful I-485 approval based on an EB2-NIW petition from a previous employer, despite changing jobs multiple times. The approval came after the individual’s lawyer suggested utilizing the original EB2-NIW I-140 approval, which remains valid regardless of the current employer, as long as the individual continues to work in the same field.
Key Details:
- Original EB2-NIW I-140 approval received 16 years ago while employed at a university.
- The individual is now a cofounder of a startup utilizing the same technology.
- The lawyer’s advice contradicted other legal opinions, emphasizing that the EB2-NIW classification is tied to the individual, not the employer.
- The I-485 was approved based on the original EB2-NIW I-140, despite not being in the same job.
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Source: r/EB2_NIW