🇺🇸 Crypto Officially Enters White House💰

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Howdy! From Trump’s high-stakes crypto gamble to insights on self-sponsored visas, we’ve got a thrilling lineup this week 🥳✨ Watch as the U.S. government juggles its bold new Crypto Strategic Reserve act. 🤹‍♂️💰While this is major news for the EB-2 NIW landscape, America Unlocked membership is your backstage pass to success—let’s make things happen! 🚀

Under the Big Top:

1. 🇺🇸 What’s new: The White House Gets Crypto Fever 🔥

2. 📖 Self-sponsored visa know-how: EB-2: National Interest Waiver vs. Employer Sponsorship

3. ☕ Community Tea Party: 📣 Chasing Dreams & Winning 🎉 📣 Replays & Summaries Are a Click Away! 📣 We’re Listening!👂

Let’s explore the wonders and surprises we’ve got under the tent! 🎪

President Trump’s recent announcement about crypto has stirred up the digital asset world. He’s building a Crypto Strategic Reserve (CSR), which essentially means a U.S. government-controlled reserve of cryptocurrencies, with heavy hitters like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.

His goal is to make the U.S. the “Crypto Capital of the World.” 🇺🇸💰 This move isn’t coming out of nowhere—back in January, he signed an executive order laying the groundwork for a national digital asset stockpile. Now, the plan is starting to take shape. The order tasked a Presidential Working Group with exploring how to create and manage such a reserve, potentially using crypto seized from law enforcement cases. 

Crypto fans are pumped about this. 💪 They see this as a groundbreaking move that could legitimize digital assets on a whole new level. Some believe it will help hedge against inflation and strengthen the U.S. economy in the long run. But not everyone is on board. Critics argue that Bitcoin should be the only asset in a strategic reserve, claiming that other cryptocurrencies are too risky. Others are raising eyebrows over potential conflicts of interest, pointing to Trump’s ties to the crypto industry 👀 (anyone have some TRUMP or MELANIA coin?).

This is all in line with the President’s bigger promise to roll back restrictive regulations and make the U.S. a crypto powerhouse. Whether this strategy turns out to be a genius move or a risky gamble is still up in the air. But one thing’s for sure—the crypto world is buzzing, and the industry’s growth is 💯 % in today’s National Interest! 🔥

Source: USAToday.com, CNBC.com

When it comes to self-petitioning under the EB-2 visa category, you’ll encounter two key pathways—National Interest Waiver (NIW) or Employer Sponsorship. Here’s how they differ at a glance. 👀

• Employer Sponsorship: 🏆 Traditional but effective—your employer petitions on your behalf and handles the PERM labor certification, proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the job. It’s a structured process, but it ties you to your employer and can be slow. 

• National Interest Waiver (NIW): 🎯 NIW lets you self-petition—no employer required! 🙌 The catch is you need to prove your work is so valuable to the U.S. that skipping the labor certification makes sense. Think public health, renewable energy, cybersecurity, or game-changing tech. 💡

NIW gives you flexibility and control, but you’ll need to present strong evidence that your contributions are nationally significant (see the crypto news for example! 👀 ). Meanwhile, an employer-sponsored petition ensures your paperwork aligns smoothly with immigration law—but you’re tied to that employer. 

So, how do you choose? If you have a solid job offer and don’t mind the process, employer sponsorship is a safe bet. But if you’re a high-impact professional who wants control over your immigration journey, NIW lets you pave your own path to a green card. 🌍💡

Either way, the EB-2 visa is your ticket to living and working in the U.S.—and if you're unsure how to navigate the NIW while EB-2 sounds like an option, join the America Unlocked community! We’re taking a stab at it with one of our members to help make an informed decision and choose the best route. ↗️ 

📣 CHASING DREAMS & WINNING 🎉

Our latest hangout sparked inspiration! ✨ Anna shared her amazing EB-2 NIW success story—a testament to perseverance and dreams.
If you missed it, no worries! Stay tuned for a summary in next week’s spotlight. 🔜 

Sneak peek 👉 It was heartfelt, relatable, and downright empowering. 🗽 

📣 REPLAYS & SUMMARIES ARE A CLICK AWAY!

Missed a live event? We've got you covered! 💪 From legal tips to motivational gems, the event replays are a treasure trove. Just check out the summary and uncover nuggets of wisdom that might just spark your next big idea. 🧠 

To give you an idea, the summary of our most recent 💡 Idea Lab breaks down how to frame your expertise as essential to the U.S., prove market demand, and position yourself as a top-tier talent, no matter your industry.

📣 WE’RE LISTENING! 👂

At America Unlocked, it’s all about you. This week, we focused on addressing your needs, like the “Employer vs. NIW” debate. Whether it’s through thoughtful resources or a supportive ear, our team is here to make sure your needs are met. This is more than a group, it’s a thriving, feel-good community where your voice truly matters. Your input helps us bring personalized answers—because when you succeed, we all do! 🙌

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