NIW Initial Worksheet

Practitioner NIW Analysis Matrix

Name: Practitioner NIW Analysis Matrix
Author: Law Office of Hong-min Jun

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A structured tool to identify the strongest projects in a professional career and compare impact, scalability, and U.S. relevance for NIW positioning. Designed for engineers, business professionals, and non-scholar practitioners.

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Compare major projects to identify the strongest NIW narrative.

1. Basic Information

Enter the overall direction of the beneficiary's career and professional focus.

Name

Industry

Current or Representative Role

Total Years of Experience

Core Technical / Professional Keywords

Career Summary

2. Quick Screening Standards

This tool identifies stronger projects based on the following criteria.

Core Criteria

Did the project generate economic results?
Did it change a technical or operational structure?
Did the impact extend beyond the team level?
Was the beneficiary a key contributor?
Can it be tied to U.S. industry or public interest?

Recommended Input Method

Compare at least 3 projects
Quantify outcomes whenever possible
Prioritize repeatable projects over one-time events
Prefer projects that can be supported by recommendation letters

3. Project Entry and Detailed Impact Evaluation

For each project, enter core information and complete the sub-checklists. Each impact category is automatically scored from 0 to 4 based on checked items.

Project Name

Project Period

Company / Organization

Position

Project Scale

Role Level

Core Problem Addressed

Specific Contribution

Key Outcome (numbers encouraged)

U.S. Applicability / Relevance

Impact Assessment — each category scored 0–4

Economic Impact0/4

Cost reduction is quantified

Revenue or productivity increased

Supported by documents or records

Impact lasted more than one year

Technical Impact0/4

There was a meaningful technical improvement

A new system, process, or design was introduced

It was standardized or documented

It was reused in other projects

Problem Complexity0/4

It was previously unresolved

Failure would have carried major risk or loss

It required multidisciplinary or complex knowledge

You were the key problem-solver

Scope of Impact0/4

It affected multiple teams

It was applied company-wide or across multiple sites

It affected clients or partners

It has industry- or national-level significance

Scalability / Repeatability0/4

It was reapplied in other projects

It was used across multiple sites or locations

It became a standard process

It is transferable to U.S. industry

Sustainability0/4

Its effect lasted over time

It is still in use

It became the basis for follow-up results

It became a structural change

Non-Replaceability0/4

It involved unique expertise

You participated in key decisions

The outcome depended materially on your contribution

It would be difficult to replace you at the same level

Recognition / Validation0/4

There was a promotion, bonus, or formal recognition

There is outside validation or client feedback

It was mentioned in media, reports, or presentations

Recommendation letters can support it

Public / Societal Impact0/4

It improved safety

It contributed to environment or energy efficiency

It relates to infrastructure or supply-chain stability

It relates to a nationally important field

U.S. Relevance0/4

The same problem exists in the United States

It is directly applicable to U.S. industry

Your experience and skills are transferable

It aligns naturally with a future U.S. plan

4. General Evidence Checklist

Check the evidence currently available for the overall case. Unchecked items will be flagged as evidence gaps in the final result.

Project description materials

Employment or career verification

Organization chart or job description

Quantitative performance data

Internal reports or presentations

Patents or technical documents

Awards, promotions, or bonus records

Media or press materials

Client / partner confirmation materials

Potential recommenders

5. Analysis Results

Total Projects

Top Project Score

Overall Rating

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Executive Summary

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Strong Indicator

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Strategic Notes

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Priority Emphasis

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Project Ranking

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Evidence Gaps

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6. Generate and Export PDF

After completing all inputs, generate the report, save or print it as PDF, and email it for further consultation.

This tool is for structured initial screening and strategic positioning only.

Disclaimer: This tool is for preliminary educational and case-screening use only. It does not constitute legal advice. Results should be reviewed with a qualified immigration attorney to determine suitability for an NIW petition. © Law Office of Hong-min Jun.

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