Maria: A successful green card pivot from EB-2 NIW to EB-1A

Maria is an Oscar’s Green Card course member who started her green card journey considering the National Interest Waiver route.
Approval and denial Rates for EB-2 NIW and EB-1A green cards in 2025

The federal agency USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) has released the official data for cases approved, denied, and pending for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025.
EB-1A vs EB-2 NIW: Which Self-Petition Green Card Path Is Right for You?

When pursuing a U.S. green card based on merit, two powerful self-petitioned categories stand out: the EB1A for individuals of extraordinary ability and the EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).