EB-2 NIW Case Study: Brazilian Video Production Specialist Secures Approval

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) requires demonstrating extraordinary ability in a field and that the proposed work serves the broader national interest of the United States. In this case, our client, a Brazilian national working as a Special Video Projects Editor and Finisher, built his petition around a documented track record spanning advertising films, cinematographic productions, digital channel series, documentaries, and post-production work, alongside a proposed endeavor tied to advancing the U.S. economy and supporting job creation for American workers. Colombo & Hurd secured the EB-2 NIW approval in under nine months with no request for evidence issued by USCIS.

The approval came despite a broader trend of increased Requests for Evidence (RFE) in this category. The petition succeeded on the strength of the documentary evidence submitted at the outset, establishing exceptional ability and national interest eligibility without requiring supplemental filings.