Does it make sense to calculate the ROI of your EB-2 NIW case?

Treating EB-2 NIW as an investment with a calculable ROI produces numbers that look precise but are not. EB-2 NIW is not an investment visa, and estimating the financial return of a green card depends on so many assumptions about salary, career, and the future that any calculation ends up being a guess dressed up as precision.

That does not mean the decision should be made blindly. It does make sense to weigh costs and benefits, as long as you do so qualitatively and honestly.

• Add up the real, foreseeable costs of the process without inventing future figures.
• Consider gains that are hard to quantify, such as stability, mobility, and new opportunities.
• Remember that approval is never guaranteed, so avoid counting on a certain return.

Instead of chasing a formula, evaluate whether this path aligns with your life and career goals. To understand current costs and requirements, check the official source (USCIS) and, if you wish, speak with a specialist before deciding.

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Victoria Harper

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As a journalist and lead editor at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps ensure that immigration topics are covered in a clear, trustworthy, and easy-to-understand way. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.