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Looking at the requirements for O1 it looks like you would have to be an internationally recognized figure with an advanced degree from University

Basically, I know the requirements of the EB-2 and the National Interest Waiver, but I've never gone through this kind of undertaking before. I think if I do this myself, a Green Card Application would cost close to $1,000, whereas if I obtain legal aid on the matter, it would cost about $3800. I'm just trying to assess if the added cost is necessary or if it would be worthwhile to attempt to complete this process myself having no understanding of immigration law and policy.

Well, the issue is that I don't have a Sponsor, which means I need some pretty specific facts to try and qualify for the Non-Sponsorship Waiver in that category.

Also, I wouldn't qualify for EB1 or O-1 because both of them require that I am nationally or internationally recognized, which isn't the case. EB-2 is slightly more relaxed.

Yeah, I'm not at all familiar with the whole immigration process. With these things, it's not like I'm talking to a friend or family member where they have compassion. There's no grey area in politics it's all black and white. There's a person on the other end looking at the application and cross-checking with their handbook to American immigration laws. I'm just trying to understand the differences between getting a lawyer for this thing or if it's more worthwhile to save the money and try to do this myself.

I haven't looked at the O1, but yes I have an Agent. The EB2 also has a Waiver, but I'm not sure how that works. I'm gonna have to look into the O1 as well.

I'm aware of what the EB2 Visa is designated for, I'm an Actor so my line of work would fall under the EB2 Category. I'm not recognized enough to apply for the EB1, but I meet most of the criteria under the EB2... but why would you think an Attorney is better?

I'm looking to apply for a Visa, but I've never done something like this before and am thinking of getting some legal assistance. With the EB-2 Visa, I basically need to prove that I am an artist of exceptional ability, which I believe I can, but I probably need to understand the laws and policies of the United States, since simply stating, "I believe I am an artist of exceptional ability because..." probably isn't enough and will likely cause my application to be rejected.

Is it more worthwhile to obtain legal assistance for this kind of matter if I have no understanding of immigration laws and policies? Or should I take a shot in the dark and try doing it myself? What are the benefits of obtaining legal aid in this case versus trying to do this myself?