EB-2 NIW Green Card Case Study: Approval for Civil Engineer from Honduras

The case had to demonstrate that our client’s impact reached beyond his own customer base. The case needed to explain how his growing solar company related to the country’s broader need for more domestic energy production and lower energy costs.

The case also had to show that his plan was practical and well supported. Here, the client’s existing U.S. business gave the petition an added strength. It showed that his plan was already producing results through revenue, local jobs, and interest from the solar industry.

The petition connected the client’s solar business to national goals around energy production and affordability. The legal team used renewable energy investment trends to explain the broader context for his work. They also pointed to the country’s ongoing need to produce more energy domestically. Referencing these initiatives helped show how the client’s work aligned with established national priorities.

The strength of his proposed plan mattered just as much as national relevance. His company was working toward a leading North American solar certification, a mark of commitment to top-tier installation and safety standards. He had built partnerships with equipment suppliers to secure a reliable supply chain and ongoing staff training. Also, he had started collaborating with financial institutions, so customers could finance their solar systems through the savings on their energy bills. Together, these details showed a business with real operations, industry relationships, and a practical growth plan.

A letter of interest added further weight to the case. This letter came from the chief executive officer of a national leader in the commercial and residential solar energy industry, who expressed interest in collaborating with the client and drawing on his project management experience. As Attorney Vargas put it: “He already had an established business here, so this wasn’t just an idea on paper. He was already doing the work, and that gave him a lot of credibility.”

USCIS approved the EB-2 NIW petition in just over eight months, without issuing a Request for Evidence. Attorney Michelle Villagran then guided the client through the adjustment of status process. He and his family received their green card and became lawful permanent residents.

Now that he holds permanent residency, the client can grow his solar panel installation company and pursue the certification his business is working toward. He can also keep creating jobs and helping customers lower their energy costs.