Your immigration case,prepared with precision.
Strategic EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C and O-1 petition support for professionals and law firms worldwide — from case strategy and original drafting to evidence organisation and RFE responses.
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- Worldwide service
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Petition preparation built around one person's record
Immigration Horizons is an immigration consulting and paralegal services practice specialising in employment-based U.S. petitions. Over 5+ years and 200+ cases, we have prepared EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-1C filings for professionals worldwide — and provided drafting support to immigration attorneys and paralegals who needed extra capacity on a case.
- Cases handled
- 200+
- Years experience
- 5+
- Client base
- Global
Our mission
To give professionals the same quality of petition preparation that large firms reserve for their biggest cases — clear strategy, evidence organised to be read, and documents written from scratch around one person's record.
Our vision
To become the most trusted independent immigration consulting practice for employment-based petitions, judged on work that can be checked rather than claims that cannot.
Core values
Honest assessment first
If your profile does not yet support the category you are asking about, we say so at the consultation. A weak filing costs you far more than a candid conversation.
Evidence over adjectives
Adjudicators respond to documented facts, not enthusiastic language. Every claim we draft is tied to something in your record.
Verifiable, not just claimed
Our reviews and completed-case history are public on our marketplace profiles. We do not publish testimonials a visitor cannot check.
Clear scope, clear boundaries
We prepare, draft, research, and organise. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal representation or legal advice — and we tell every client exactly where that line sits.
Find the category your profile actually supports
Most clients arrive unsure whether they qualify for EB-2 NIW or EB-1. We assess your record against the criteria before any drafting begins.
Hire us for one piece, not the whole case
Already have counsel, or only need one document written properly? Each deliverable below can be prepared on its own — including RFE responses for petitions we did not originally prepare.
What is the EB-2 NIW?
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a U.S. employment-based immigration route that allows a qualified applicant to request that USCIS waive the standard job offer and labor certification requirements. Because those requirements can be waived, an EB-2 NIW is a self-petition — no employer sponsorship is required to file.
To qualify you must first meet the underlying EB-2 requirement: either an advanced degree, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience, or a demonstration of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business.
Meeting that threshold is the entry ticket, not the case. The petition is decided on the three-prong framework USCIS applies under Matter of Dhanasar — and the difference between a strong filing and a weak one is almost always how well the evidence is mapped to those three prongs.
Substantial merit and national importance
The proposed endeavor itself must have substantial merit — which can be in business, entrepreneurship, science, technology, culture, health, or education — and its potential impact must extend beyond a single employer or locality.
Well positioned to advance it
Your education, skills, record of success, and any progress already made must show that you specifically are well positioned to move that endeavor forward. Note that this does not require proof that you will ultimately succeed.
Beneficial to waive the requirement
On balance, it must benefit the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements — for example, where the endeavor's urgency or your self-directed nature makes the standard route impractical.
Who qualifies for employment-based immigration?
Employment-based immigration categories are open to professionals who can document their achievements against specific USCIS criteria — including engineers, researchers, physicians, AI specialists, professors, entrepreneurs, and executives. What matters is the strength of the evidence, not the industry you work in.
Who we help
Engineers
Civil, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers whose work advances infrastructure, safety, energy, or manufacturing capability in the U.S.
Researchers & scientists
Principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, and industry scientists with publication, citation, or peer-review records.
Physicians & healthcare professionals
Clinicians, specialists, and public-health professionals, including those working in underserved settings or on population-level health outcomes.
AI & data professionals
Machine learning engineers, applied scientists, and data leaders whose systems are deployed at meaningful scale.
University professors & academics
Faculty and academic staff with teaching and research records — often the strongest fit for EB-1B where an employer is sponsoring.
Entrepreneurs & founders
Founders whose venture creates U.S. jobs, capability, or technology, documented through traction rather than intention.
Executives & senior managers
Multinational managers and executives transferring into a U.S. entity — the core EB-1C profile.
Immigration attorneys & paralegals
Firms that need extra drafting capacity on a case, whether that is a petition letter, an evidence package, or an RFE response under deadline.
Who we don't help
Anyone needing legal representation
If your situation calls for an attorney — removal proceedings, an appeal, or anything requiring representation before USCIS or a court — you need a licensed immigration lawyer, not a consultant. We will tell you that directly.
Profiles that do not yet meet the threshold
If your record does not currently support the category you are asking about, we say so at the consultation rather than taking the work. Sometimes the right advice is to build the record for a year first.
Anyone wanting evidence overstated
We will not describe work as more significant than the record shows, or draft letters that claim what a recommender cannot support. Misrepresentation carries serious consequences for the applicant, not the preparer.
Anyone shopping for a guarantee
No preparer controls how USCIS adjudicates a petition. If a promised approval is what you are looking for, we are not the right practice — and we would be wary of any that offers one.
Not sure which side of that line you fall on?
Get a free eligibility assessmentA structured process, not a document dump
Every case moves through the same eight stages. You work with the same point of contact throughout.
Consultation
You tell us about your background, your field, and your goals. This conversation is free, and its purpose is assessment — not a sales pitch.
Eligibility review
We assess your record against the requirements for each category you might qualify under, and tell you honestly which ones your profile currently supports.
Case strategy
We map your evidence to the specific criteria an adjudicator will apply, decide which criteria to lead on, and identify where the case needs reinforcement before drafting starts.
Evidence collection
You receive a specific list of what to gather — not a generic checklist. We tell you what each item needs to demonstrate and why it matters to your argument.
Drafting
Petition letters, personal statements, recommendation letters, expert opinion letters, and business or endeavor plans — each written from scratch around your record.
Review
Every document is checked for internal consistency, so that the petition letter, the recommendation letters, and the exhibits all tell the same story without contradicting each other.
Final petition & exhibit packaging
Your supporting evidence is organised and indexed into a clean exhibit set an adjudicator can follow without hunting for the document a claim refers to.
Submission preparation
USCIS form preparation and final packaging, start to finish, so what you submit is complete, correctly assembled, and internally consistent. If an RFE or NOID follows, we prepare a focused, evidence-led response.
Eight reasons clients trust us with their case
Transparent, personalised case strategy
Every case strategy is built around your specific credentials and goals, not a generic template.
Custom-drafted documents
Petition letters, recommendation letters, and expert opinions are written from scratch for your case — no boilerplate.
200+ cases handled
Years of hands-on experience preparing self-petition immigration cases.
RFE support
If your case receives a Request for Evidence, our team helps prepare a thorough response.
Efficient, timely preparation
A structured process keeps your case moving without unnecessary delays.
One dedicated point of contact
You work with the same person from your first consultation through filing.
Global client base
Clients supported across multiple countries, comfortable working across time zones and, where needed, multiple languages.
Verified track record
Reviews and completed-case history are publicly viewable and verifiable on our Fiverr profile.
Outcomes you can check yourself
Each of these is a real client message from our marketplace profile, linked so you can verify it. We do not publish case studies that cannot be traced back to a source.
EB-2 NIW approved after an RFE on a petition filed by another firm
“I'm thrilled to share that my EB2 NIW was approved — and I owe a great deal of that success to Rahat. My original petition received an RFE because my law firm didn't provide much support. Rahat stepped in and made a real difference; the RFE reply he crafted was outstanding. I highly recommend hiring him with confidence.”
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NIW RFE Response
EB-2 NIW approved following an RFE response
“I want to share my exceptional experience working with Rahat, who provided invaluable assistance in preparing a response to an RFE from USCIS for my EB2-NIW case. His careful attention to detail and thorough approach were evident throughout. The results speak for themselves — thanks to his expertise and dedication, USCIS approved my EB2-NIW case.”
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EB2-NIW Case
I-140 approved
“Hi Rahat - I have my I-140 approved today and thanks to all your efforts. I truly appreciate all the help.”
Ashwin Sankaran
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RFE response prepared as contract support for a law firm
“No problem, Rahat! The other attorney I sent the case to (after very minor edits) called it a "work of genius." Looking forward to working with you again soon.”
Henry Lindpere
Lindpere Legal — Contract Paralegal
Verifiable, not just quotable
Every review below links to our public Fiverr profile so you can confirm it yourself. We do not publish testimonials that cannot be checked.
“Rahat is polite and communicative, delivered in a timely manner, helped arrange and index huge amounts of exhibits for EB1A.”
“Excellent experience working with this freelancer. Communication was clear, proactive, and professional from start to finish. Strong attention to detail, accurate interpretation of information, and the final result delivered exactly as needed — responsive, reliable, and went above expectations.”
“An outstanding experience — exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to high-quality results. Communication was clear, timely, and proactive throughout, and the work consistently exceeded expectations. Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable, skilled, results-driven support.”
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on eligibility, scope, and what we can and cannot do. If yours is not here, ask us directly.
- What is the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)?
- The EB-2 National Interest Waiver is an employment-based immigrant petition route that lets a qualified applicant ask USCIS to waive the standard job offer and labor certification (PERM) requirements. USCIS assesses these petitions under the framework set out in Matter of Dhanasar, which asks three things: whether the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, whether the applicant is well positioned to advance it, and whether, on balance, it benefits the United States to waive the job offer requirement.
- Do I need a job offer or an employer to file an EB-2 NIW?
- No. That is the defining feature of the National Interest Waiver. Because the job offer and labor certification requirements can be waived, an EB-2 NIW is a self-petition — you can file it yourself without an employer sponsoring you. This is what makes it attractive to researchers, founders, and professionals who do not have, or do not want to depend on, an employer-sponsored route.
- Who generally qualifies for an EB-2 NIW?
- You must first meet the underlying EB-2 requirement, which means either holding an advanced degree (or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience) or demonstrating exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. On top of that, you must satisfy the three Dhanasar prongs. Meeting the degree requirement alone is not sufficient — the substance of the case is the endeavor and the evidence behind it.
- What is the difference between EB-1A and EB-2 NIW?
- EB-1A is for individuals with extraordinary ability who can show sustained national or international acclaim, evidenced either by a one-time major internationally recognised award or by satisfying at least three of the ten regulatory criteria in 8 CFR 204.5(h)(3). EB-2 NIW has a lower acclaim threshold but requires you to show that your specific proposed endeavor is nationally important and that waiving the job offer requirement benefits the United States. They are different arguments, not different tiers of the same argument, and some profiles genuinely support both.
- What is EB-1B, and how is it different from EB-1A?
- EB-1B is for outstanding professors and researchers. Unlike EB-1A, it is not a self-petition — it requires a U.S. employer to sponsor you and to offer a tenured, tenure-track, or comparable permanent research position. It requires international recognition in a specific academic field, at least three years of teaching or research experience in that field, and evidence meeting at least two of the six regulatory criteria for the category.
- Who is EB-1C for?
- EB-1C is for multinational managers and executives. It generally requires that you worked abroad in a managerial or executive capacity for at least one of the three years before the petition, for an entity related to the U.S. employer — such as a parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate — and that you are coming to the United States to work in a managerial or executive role for that related entity. It is employer-sponsored, and the corporate relationship between the two entities has to be documented properly.
- Are you an immigration law firm?
- No. Immigration Horizons is an immigration consulting and paralegal services practice. We prepare petitions, draft documents, conduct research, organise evidence, and assist with USCIS forms and packaging. We are not attorneys, we do not provide legal advice, and we do not represent clients before USCIS or any court. Where a case needs legal representation, we say so.
- Can you help if I have already received an RFE or NOID?
- Yes, and this is one of the most common ways clients come to us — including on petitions we did not originally prepare. We review the notice, identify precisely what the officer is questioning, and prepare a focused response addressing those specific points with supporting evidence, rather than resubmitting the original filing with more material attached.
- Can I hire you for just one document instead of a full petition?
- Yes. Every deliverable can be engaged on its own — a recommendation letter set, an expert opinion letter, a business or endeavor plan, an evidence and exhibit package, or an RFE response. Many clients working with their own attorney use us for a single piece of the case, and we also work as additional drafting capacity for immigration attorneys and paralegals.
- Do you work with clients outside the United States?
- Yes. The practice is built around international clients and we work across time zones as a matter of routine. Communication happens over email and WhatsApp, and where needed we can work in more than one language.
- How long does a petition take, and what does it cost?
- Both depend on the category, the current state of your evidence, and the scope of work you actually need, so we quote after the consultation rather than publishing a fixed price list. On timing, USCIS processing times change continuously and vary by service centre and case type — we will not quote you a figure we cannot stand behind. The authoritative source is the official USCIS processing times tool, and we will walk you through what it means for your specific filing.
- Can you guarantee my petition will be approved?
- No, and you should be cautious of anyone who does. USCIS adjudicates every petition on its own record, and no preparer controls that outcome. What we control is the quality of the argument, the strength and organisation of the evidence, and the internal consistency of the filing. Our completed-case history and client reviews are public on our marketplace profiles so you can assess our work rather than take a promise on trust.
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