A Candid Look into EB-2 NIWs and RFEs from a Former USCIS Officer 

Join us on February 13 at 12 PM EST for a fascinating and informative discussion with a former USCIS officer!

A Candid Look into EB-2 NIWs and RFEs from a Former USCIS Officer will take you behind the scenes of how immigration visa applications are processed from the perspective of the USCIS officers who handle them.

During the webinar, we will include an overview of the EB-2 NIW visa along with a discussion of Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and how to respond to them in the best way possible.

Our special guest will be Mandy Nease, a former USCIS officer turned immigration attorney. She will bring her unique insights and experience in the field to answer questions like:

• How are USCIS officers trained to evaluate the “substantial merit” and “national importance” in EB-2 NIW cases?
• Who are the Subject Matter Experts at USCIS and what is their background?
• What is the review process of an EB-2 NIW petition for a USCIS officer?
• What key documents does a USCIS officer want to see in an EB-2 NIW petition?
• Do officers really read the entire application file? The business plan? How important is the business plan in the EB2 NIW application?
• What are the most common reasons USCIS issues RFEs or denials in EB-2 NIW cases?
• And much more!

On top of getting inside information from a former USCIS officer, you'll also earn 1 CLE credit from the Florida Bar Association for attending.

Don’t miss this chance to get an insider’s view of the process behind working with EB-2 NIW clients – sign up now and join us on February 13!

Mandy Nease is an experienced immigration attorney with Colombo & Hurd. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Nease obtained 13 years of experience working for USCIS adjudicating immigrant benefit applications including EB-2 National Interest Waiver I-140s, EB-2 Labor Certification I-140s, I-485 Adjustment of Status, (Employment and Asylum-based), I-130 family-based, I-90 Replacement and Renewal, and TPS Haiti. Ms. Nease also has experience working for a tech start-up that provides immigration legal services where she worked focusing on NIW petitions, RFE responses, and internal product development. She studied law at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association. Ms. Nease has two children and two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and fitness.

Marianella Manzur has 18 years of international experience in both Latin and North America. Her knack for strategy, management, and marketing, coupled with a genuine passion for building great relationships with immigration partners, really sets her apart at Joorney. Coming from Colombia, she brings a global perspective that’s key to understanding and meeting our partners’ diverse needs. Since she came on board in 2016, Marianella has been instrumental in building and nurturing the growth of our Joorney Canada office. Her drive and strategic thinking have not only propelled the company forward but also strengthened our connections with partners. She’s all about teamwork and collaboration, values she ties back to her lifelong engagement in sports. Now, as a Partner and Director of Sales & Marketing, Marianella is leading Joorney’s sales and marketing efforts with the same enthusiasm and dedication. Her educational background includes an MBA and further studies at Harvard Business School. Marianella’s approachable yet professional style makes her a key player in our mission to support and succeed alongside our immigration partners.

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