Trump’s Impact on EB 2 NIW: Insights from a Former USCIS Officer and Carlos Colombo, Esq.

What does President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office mean for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) program? Immigration Attorney Carlos Colombo teams up with Mandy Neese, a current Immigration Attorney and former USCIS officer who worked on NIW petitions during Trump’s first term, to explore the potential impact of the new administration on high-skilled immigration.

The EB-2 NIW visa is a critical pathway for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities to secure U.S. green cards without employer sponsorship. But how will Trump’s focus on merit-based immigration, economic growth, and job creation shape the future of this program? Attorneys Neese and Colombo take a deep dive into the history of EB-2 NIW under Trump’s first term along with key policy changes during the 2017–2021 period. Additionally, Ms. Neese and Mr. Colombo analyze what Trump’s re-election could mean for USCIS processing times, adjudication policies, and approvals.

Ms. Neese also brings a unique perspective on how internal USCIS operations and funding challenges could affect case processing in the years ahead. Finally, the attorneys provide their analysis of recent comments from influential voices in the Trump administration, including Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and key cabinet appointees like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio, who have voiced support for high-skilled immigration.

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