self-petitioning

Self-petitioning is a process that allows individuals to apply for certain immigration benefits without relying on a family member or employer as a sponsor. For example, some people with exceptional skills, extraordinary ability, or specific qualifying situations can independently submit an application to stay or work in the United States. This process recognizes their own achievements or circumstances, enabling them to seek lawful status or certain immigration advantages based on their deserving qualities, rather than through traditional family or employment sponsorship.