EB-2 Visa Attorney in Lincoln

Former DHS Counsel on Your Side for EB-2 Petitions in Lincoln

The EB-2 visa is an employment-based immigrant visa category that leads directly to a green card. It covers two distinct pathways: a standard track requiring employer sponsorship and PERM labor certification, and the National Interest Waiver (NIW), which allows qualifying individuals to self-petition without an employer sponsor. Choosing the right pathway matters. USCIS scrutinizes both carefully, and a petition built without anticipating that review can face delays, Requests for Evidence, or denial.

At Polaris Law Group, our team includes Attorney Krunal Sheth, a former DHS Assistant Chief Counsel who represented the government in immigration proceedings from 2021 to 2025. That experience changes how we build petitions. We know where USCIS examiners look for weaknesses because we’ve evaluated applications from that side. We serve clients in Lincoln, NE, and throughout the United States, with both in-office and virtual consultations available.

Ready to explore your EB-2 options? Call our Lincoln office at (402) 383-2698 or reach out online to schedule a consultation with our immigration team.

Two EB-2 Pathways: Standard & National Interest Waiver

The two pathways have different eligibility standards, documentation requirements, and timelines. Understanding which track fits your situation is the first decision in any EB-2 case.

Standard EB-2: Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability

This track requires either an advanced degree (a master’s or higher, or a bachelor’s plus five years of progressive experience in the field) or demonstrated exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. Standard EB-2 petitions generally require an employer sponsor and an approved PERM labor certification, which documents that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role.

EB-2 National Interest Waiver

The NIW allows qualifying individuals to self-petition by demonstrating their work serves the national interest of the United States. To qualify, an applicant must satisfy a three-part standard: the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, the applicant is well-positioned to advance it, and waiving the job offer and labor certification requirements would benefit the country. Researchers, scientists, engineers, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs whose work has national-scale impact commonly pursue this route. Because the NIW bypasses both the employer sponsor and PERM requirements, it can be a meaningful alternative for applicants who qualify.

Our EB-2 Team in Lincoln

Attorney Krunal Sheth served as Assistant Chief Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, from 2021 to 2025, representing the government in immigration court. His legal briefs have served as templates for federal offices. That background directly shapes how we structure EB-2 petitions: we build each filing to address the questions an examiner may ask.

Attorney Tasha Afkhamnejad brings extensive immigration law experience to employment petitions, adjustment of status, and consular processing. She is fluent in Farsi and Spanish and represents clients throughout the United States from our Lincoln office. Managing Attorney Burke Brown has been recognized among Rising Stars (top 2.5% of attorneys under 40), included in the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and named to Lawyers of Distinction.

Multilingual Support for EB-2 Applicants

Many EB-2 applicants are navigating the U.S. immigration system in a second or third language. Communication gaps at any stage can introduce errors that delay or jeopardize a petition. Our team provides support in Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Farsi, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Q’anjob’al, Hindi, and Punjabi, through multilingual attorneys and a dedicated interpreter. If English isn’t your first language, that won’t be a barrier here.

Schedule Your EB-2 Consultation

Whether you’re a Lincoln-area professional evaluating the NIW, an advanced degree holder with an employer sponsor, or a company navigating employment-based immigration for a key hire, we can help you assess your options and build a petition prepared to hold up under scrutiny. We offer in-office and virtual consultations and serve clients throughout the United States.

Call (402) 383-2698 or contact us online to speak with our EB-2 visa attorneys at Polaris Law Group.