Hi everyone,
I'm considering applying to EB-2 NIW, and I'd love to have some guidance and feedback on how I should proceed as an F1 student.
Background:
- BA—Graphic Design
- MA-Illustration and Animation
- 5 years of experience as an illustrator, where I've worked for scientific illustration, entertainment, games, and publishing
- Collaborated with US non-profits and universities in the past where I helped to promote important social and cultural problems.
- With my scientific illustration experience, I've managed to help scientists promote their research; 2 of them got their papers published and got around 25 citations until now.
- Work featured in the magazine called Past Global Changes.
- An animated short that I worked on will be out by July.
- Currently developing a tabletop game that promotes animal conservation and educates players.
Letters
Around 3 from past work, waiting for the lawyer to get more letters.
Proposed Endeavor:
In a world increasingly affected by misinformation, it is essential to communicate scientific, social, and cultural knowledge in a manner that is both accurate and accessible to the public. Research papers, while valuable to experts, often appear intimidating to broader audiences and may discourage engagement. As society becomes more visually oriented and information competes for attention, translating scientific findings into clear and compelling visual narratives can play a vital role in promoting awareness, education, and innovation.
I've looked for some lawyers, and until now I've had one that is interested in helping me, but I'd like to have more opinions, as I know that my proposal is different from what people usually apply with. I'm considering using premium; is this option worth it? Also, will it be a bad idea to apply before my OPT? Will this affect my application? Any feedback will be appreciated!