A Realistic Example
Let’s say you are a software engineer living outside the United States.
You have spent several years building your career.
You have a bachelor’s degree, strong professional experience and a portfolio of work.
You apply for U.S. jobs.
Eventually, a U.S. employer offers you a qualifying position and is willing to sponsor an employment-based immigrant process.
Your situation might potentially point toward an EB-2 or EB-3 strategy, depending on the position, qualifications and applicable requirements.
Now imagine a different person.
They’re a researcher with an advanced degree, internationally recognized publications and substantial achievements.
Their profile could potentially make EB-1 or EB-2 NIW worth investigating.
Another person might be a senior executive working for a multinational company with qualifying operations in the United States.
For that person, EB-1C could potentially be relevant.
That’s why copying someone else’s immigration strategy is not always smart.
Your strongest pathway depends on your own profile.