About Us
Locked Out,
Until I Took Control.
I came to the U.S. full of ambition, armed with Ivy League
credentials and a solid track record of leading large-scale global programs. But I quickly learned that being qualified didn’t automatically mean being eligible.
I wasn’t being offered sponsorship and most jobs—no matter how qualified I was—required that magic phrase: “must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.” I made it through four rounds for a senior-level role, only to watch the offer evaporate when HR learned I’d need sponsorship. It felt like I was locked out of opportunities I had already earned.
I explored employer sponsorship, but it came with conditions I couldn’t control—like company willingness, timing, or H-1B lottery odds. It was frustrating and uncertain—and relying on an Too Important for a Weak employer meant placing my future on someone else’s balance sheet.
What I Desired:
- A way to stay in the U.S. on my own merit.
- The ability to control my future, not rely on an employer.
- A clear, credible, and strategic path to permanent residency.
That’s when I discovered the self-petition pathways: the EB2-NIW and EB1A categories. They were
designed for people like me—professionals with demonstrated impact and leadership in their field.
But the process wasn’t easy.
Everywhere I looked, the information was either generic, outdated, or overwhelming. Law firms offered
boilerplate services at high fees with timelines that didn’t align with mine. What I couldn’t find was
someone who could help me tell my story in a way that USCIS would actually understand and approve.
So, I took the harder path: I figured it out myself.
I learned how to position my qualifications, demonstrate my impact, and structure my petition. I got
approved. And since then, I’ve helped others do the same — professionals in healthcare, tech, research,
policy, and more — all by giving them the strategy and clarity I wish I had.
