The dream of many migrants is to become permanent residents in the United States, and Catalina Hernández made it a reality. Nine years ago, she arrived in the country on a tourist visa, then changed her status to student, and since then she has been determined to stay and obtain her Green Card on her own.
Catalina dedicated herself fully to her studies during these nine years. She took English courses, specialized training, and even a master's degree, all with a single goal: to become a Permanent Resident.
And he did it in nine and a half months! Without paying premium processing fees, meaning he didn't have to shell out any extra money to the federal government to expedite his application. Sounds incredible, right? Well, let me tell you how we did it.
Professional Profile
Catalina is a Business Administrator, graduated from Universidad Externado de Colombia, with an Associate in Science in Marketing Manager and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida.
Thanks to her solid professional experience and years of experience, she was able to apply for the EB-2 NIW visa, which requires being a professional with at least five years of experience or having a master's degree. Catalina fully met this requirement.
Project of national interest
Catalina developed a project where she analyzes diagnostic images for children using software with a less invasive methodology, which reduces patients' exposure to X-rays.
This project, based on his experience in diagnostic imaging, formed the basis of his EB-2 NIW application. What's special about this visa is that you don't need a sponsor, but you do need to present a project that demonstrates why you are of national interest and deserve permanent residency in the United States.
USCIS Response Times
We submitted the application on October 13, 2023. On April 10, 2024, we were asked for additional evidence (RFE), which we responded to on July 8, 2024. Finally, on July 26, 2024, our application was approved!
Since her case has a priority date of October 13, 2023, and the latest visa bulletin indicates they are reviewing applications from March 2023, if the bulletin were to proceed linearly, Catalina would have to wait seven months to apply for her Green Card. But for now, she can rest assured because her case has already been approved.
Catalina is now one step closer to her Green Card, proving that with perseverance and a good business plan, dreams do come true.
Now it's your turn! If you're ready to take the next step towards your residency, contact us on WhatsApp +1 (786) 619 5937 or through our social media @asisvisa and let's make your dream a reality.