I just revisited ARK’s Big Ideas 2025 deck — I think I first looked at it earlier this year — and flipping through it again, I realized how forward-looking many of the ideas are. I’ve always liked their presentation style: clean, intuitive charts th...

It’s earnings season again, and those of us working directly with the markets — especially in finance — are probably feeling the pressure. With back-to-back earnings calls, analysis updates, and financial models to run, it’s exhausting. Amid this ch...

It might sound funny at first, but the more I thought about it during my NIW DIY process, the more I realized—it’s actually a pretty accurate comparison. In both dating and petition writing, it’s not about impressing someone with how amazing you thi...

I recently saw some people wondering: “If I’m not in AI, does that make my NIW petition less competitive?” It’s a fair question — AI is clearly a hot topic. But I don’t think people outside of AI should feel anxious. Being different might actually w...

A conversation that’s happened countless times: Person A: “Hello, I have a bachelor’s from University A, a master’s from University B, and I’ve been working in [Profession C] for N years in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or China. Do I qualify for N...

Writing your Petition Letter driving you crazy? Go back and reread the Policy Manual — and reflect on what really matters. NIW isn’t just a checklist. It’s a persuasive, evidence-based, logic-driven narrative. Recently, I went back and reviewed the ...

When preparing NIW materials, there’s one concern I see come up constantly: “I have no publications, no citations, no peer review experience. Does that mean I don’t stand a chance?” As someone with a completely non-academic background, a Master’s de...

"If you're gifting your girlfriend only super affordable stuff today (Prong 2), and suddenly promise her a Hermès bag tomorrow (Prong 1), she’s probably not going to believe you."  That’s exactly how USCIS officers may feel if your Prong 1 and Pron...

One of the biggest pain points for many people preparing their NIW petition is asking for independent letters of recommendation. It can feel awkward—you don’t want to get rejected, and you might not know how to ask in a way that makes the recommende...

Start with Prong 2 while simultaneously reaching out to potential recommenders. List out all your achievements, big and small, from undergrad onward—whether it’s academic degrees, awards, or your involvement in specific projects at school or work. N...

When I prepared my EB2 NIW petition, I did everything DIY. No papers, no citations, just a purely professional background in finance — and I still got approved without an RFE. One of the most time-consuming and mentally demanding parts? Securing in...

When I was DIY-ing my NIW Petition Letter, my strongest feeling wasn’t that it was “technically hard.” It was this — you have to make someone who knows absolutely nothing about your industry, background, or work truly understand who you are,&nb...

I recently came across a video from Tsang & Associates on YouTube. I found many of their videos, especially on NIW and EB-1A, very insightful—short but packed with valuable ideas. Throughout my DIY NIW journey, I made it a point to approach all ...

Recently, a lot of people have asked me: How can you make your NIW petition stand out without blending in with everyone else? This reminds me of a story from the investment world. Rick Rule, a legendary investor with 45 years of experience in natura...

Lately, I’ve seen quite a few Youtube videos (from Joorney) featuring interviews with Mandy, a former USCIS officer who used to adjudicate NIW cases. As someone with an extremely rare background (finance, master’s degree, no publications or patents)...