EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Visa
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an immigrant visa category for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. It provides a unique pathway to a U.S. Green Card by waiving the traditional requirements of a job offer and labor certification, provided the applicant’s work is proven to be in the national interest of the United States.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must qualify for the EB-2 category by either possessing an advanced degree (e.g., a Master’s or PhD) or a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of progressive work experience. They must also compellingly demonstrate that their proposed work in the U.S. has both substantial merit and national importance, and that they are well-positioned to advance the endeavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is a subcategory of the employment-based, second-preference immigrant visa. It allows individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities to obtain a Green Card without needing a specific job offer or labor certification, as long as their work benefits the U.S.
No. The main advantage of the NIW is that it waives the requirement for a job offer and labor certification. This allows qualified individuals to “self-petition” for a Green Card based on their own merits and the importance of their work.
This category is ideal for highly skilled individuals whose work significantly impacts their field, such as researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs, physicians, and other experts. Applicants must provide extensive evidence of their qualifications, past achievements, and the benefits of their proposed work to the United States.
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