How to handle the consistency of financial data in an EB-2 NIW petition?

In an EB-2 NIW petition, financial data does not play the role it would in an investment visa. The process does not evaluate the financial viability or sustainability of a project: what supports the petition is the merit of your work and its national importance, assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This does not prevent financial information from appearing in your case. When it does, what matters is that it be consistent, transparent, and verifiable, so it raises no doubts. Consistency reinforces your credibility, but it does not replace evidence of the work’s relevance.

• Records and statements that present the figures clearly and coherently.
• Supporting documents that confirm the source of the data, such as bank statements or declarations.
• Contracts or related proof, when they are part of your story.

Keep everything aligned and free of contradictions, and focus the dossier on what truly carries weight. Since each case is evaluated individually, it is worth reviewing the updated guidance from USCIS and working with a specialist.

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