Find out where your case stands before you invest in a petition.
One focused 30-minute Zoom session. We read your CV against the published criteria for the three extraordinary-ability and national-interest pathways and tell you, plainly, what your record supports today and what it still needs.
- Flat fee
- CV reviewed before the call
- No upsell
Three routes for people whose work speaks for itself
All three reward a documented record of achievement. They differ in how high the bar is, whether you need a U.S. employer, and whether the result is a green card or a work visa.
EB-1A Extraordinary ability
For people at the very top of their field in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. No employer or job offer is needed, but the evidence bar is the highest of the three.
Read about EB-1A
EB-2 NIW National Interest Waiver
For holders of an advanced degree, or people of exceptional ability, whose proposed work has national importance. The job offer and labor certification are waived.
Read about EB-2 NIW
O-1A Extraordinary ability visa
A temporary visa for people with sustained acclaim in the sciences, education, business or athletics. It requires a U.S. employer or agent and is often used while building toward EB-1A.
Read about O-1A
What happens in your 30 minutes
The session is built around your CV, not a script. By the end you should know which pathway is realistic now, which is not yet, and why.
- 10–5 min
Your goals
Where you are, where you want to be, and any timing constraints.
- 25–20 min
Your record against the criteria
We go through the evidence in your CV, criterion by criterion, across the three pathways.
- 320–30 min
Gaps and next steps
What is strong, what is thin, and what would strengthen your profile over the coming months.
From booking to a clear answer in four steps
Pay the flat fee
Reserve your session with a one-time payment through Stripe.
Pick a time
Choose a slot on the scheduling page. The Zoom link arrives by email.
Send your CV
Email your current CV at least 24 hours before the call so we can read it properly.
Meet on Zoom
30 minutes, in English, on your profile and your realistic options.
- Associate Professor, Western Illinois University
- Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Rutgers University
- Graduate faculty: statistics and research methods
- Peer-reviewed author in international journals
Meet the person you will speak with
Niyazi Ekici is an associate professor and graduate faculty member at Western Illinois University, where he teaches statistics, research methods and criminological theory. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. His peer-reviewed research on terrorism, radicalization and police legitimacy has appeared in journals such as Critical Studies on Terrorism, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism and Perspectives on Terrorism. Having built an academic career in the United States, he knows how a record of publications, citations and professional roles is read and weighed.
An introduction to licensed attorneys, if you want one
When a profile looks ready for a petition, we can introduce you to independent, licensed U.S. immigration attorneys we work with. The introduction is optional. Any engagement is a separate agreement between you and the attorney, and the attorney alone gives legal advice on your case.
- Optional, never a condition of the session
- You choose whether to engage
- Attorneys are independent of USConsilium
One session, one flat fee
No packages, no subscriptions and no follow-on sales pitch.
- 30-minute one-on-one Zoom session
- CV reviewed in advance
- Fit assessment across EB-1A, EB-2 NIW and O-1A
- Specific gaps and next steps for your profile
Paid in advance. Sessions are held in English only.
USConsilium LLC is not a law firm. Our consultants are not attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois and may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.
Notes on EB-1A, EB-2 NIW and O-1A
EB-1A or EB-2 NIW? How the two self-petition routes differ
Both let you file for a green card without an employer. The bar, the evidence and the question USCIS asks are not the same.
Read articleThe Dhanasar framework, prong by prong
The National Interest Waiver is decided under a three-part test. Here is what each part asks and where petitions tend to fall short.
Read articleO-1A as a bridge to EB-1A
The O-1A visa and the EB-1A green card use overlapping criteria. For some people, one leads naturally into the other.
Read articleIs USConsilium a law firm?
No. USConsilium LLC is a Chicago-based company, not a law firm. The session is an informational review of your profile against published criteria and is not legal advice. If you want legal advice or representation, we can introduce you to independent licensed attorneys.
What exactly do I get?
A 30-minute one-on-one Zoom session. We read your CV beforehand, then walk through how your record lines up with the EB-1A, EB-2 NIW and O-1A criteria, where it is strong, and what evidence is missing.
Which languages do you offer?
Sessions are held in English only. We do not offer sessions in other languages, even though parts of this website are translated.
What should I prepare?
An up-to-date CV. Include publications and citations, awards, media coverage, patents, peer review or judging, leadership roles and anything else that shows your impact. The more complete it is, the more specific we can be.
Can you guarantee an approval?
No one can guarantee an immigration outcome, and you should be wary of anyone who does. What we offer is a candid read: if your profile is not ready yet, we will say so.
Can I reschedule?
Yes, once, if you email us at least 24 hours before your session.
Get a straight answer about your profile
Thirty minutes, one flat fee, and a clear view of your options.
Book your session · $250