EB-2 NIW Case Study: Colombian Healthcare Consultant Approved in 6 Months After RFE Through Premium Processing 

When the Request for Evidence (RFE) arrived, it focused on the clarity of our client’s business plan. The reviewing officer sought confirmation on whether he intended to continue as an employee with a U.S. company or transition fully into establishing his own consulting business. The question was mainly about alignment. 

For Colombo and Hurd, this was an invitation to refine the narrative. The RFE gave the team a chance to refine every piece of evidence and demonstrate the logic, feasibility, and unity of the petitioner’s vision. 

Reflecting on that crucial moment, Attorney Nizar Kafrouni shared, “The challenge was never about merit. It was about alignment. We had to make sure that the officer saw the consistency in the client’s plan and understood how each part of his experience and vision worked together. Once everything spoke in the same direction, the case began to take shape naturally.”

The RFE also called for greater detail on the petitioner’s influence within his field and the tangible outcomes of his work. The team needed to show what our client had achieved and how those achievements had shaped healthcare delivery in measurable ways. 

The response that followed was a result of careful planning and close collaboration. Attorney Kafrouni worked to clarify intent, unify evidence, and build a cohesive and credible case that reflected both vision and practicality. “This case required a tailored strategy,” said Attorney Kafrouni. “We could not rely on any template or standard format. Every step had to reflect the client’s specific path and the real-world value of his work. What made this process effective was trust. The client trusted our experience, and we trusted his openness and cooperation.”

The first step was to center the client’s own narrative. His personal statement became the foundation of the response. In it, he explained his transition from employee to entrepreneur and his plan to establish a healthcare consultation firm in the United States. The statement made clear that his temporary employment was meant to maintain lawful status while he built the groundwork for his long-term endeavor. The team then supported the response with a comprehensive business plan that demonstrated both feasibility and growth potential.  

The team structured the EB2 NIW petition to highlight practical and measurable ways his proposed endeavor could strengthen healthcare systems and serve the national interest. 

Attorney Kafrouni added, “Our responsibility was to present the facts clearly and with purpose. We never promise outcomes, but we do guarantee the most thoughtful and precise response possible. That level of care builds confidence, both for the client and for us.”

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) granted approval within six months and fourteen days under premium processing, recognizing our client’s vision and strengthening our success in demonstrating his national contribution. The officer reviewed the revised business plan, personal statement, and expert opinion, recognizing them as clear evidence that the petitioner was well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. 

For Attorney Kafrouni, the result carried personal satisfaction. “What made this case special was co-operation,” he said. “The client stayed engaged throughout every step. When we finally received the approval, it felt like a shared accomplishment. He was grateful, and that moment of gratitude reminded me why we do this work.”

Our client prepares to launch his firm with a goal to support hospitals, insurers, and investors in applying value-based healthcare frameworks that improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. Through his firm, he will advise healthcare organizations on financial modeling, investment strategy, and outcome measurement to align business objectives with the broader goal of public health. 

 For us at Colombo and Hurd, this EB2 NIW approval stands as an example of how thoughtful advocacy can empower professionals whose work benefits both industry and community. It shows that success in immigration law is achieved through clarity, integrity, and collaboration.