EB-2 (NIW – National Interest Waiver)
Get a US Green Card without employer sponsorship through EB-2 NIW
Overview
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability to bypass the traditional employer sponsorship and labor certification process, provided their work is in the national interest of the United States.
Key Benefits
Work Without Sponsorship
Self-petition your Green Card without needing a specific job offer or U.S. employer.
Based on National Benefit
Your expertise and proposed endeavor will broadly benefit the United States economy, education, or society.
Advanced Degree Advantage
Ideal for professionals holding Master's, PhDs, or Bachelor's with 5+ years of progressive experience.
PERM Labor Certification Waived
Avoid the lengthy and restrictive PERM labor certification process.
Eligibility Requirements
Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability
Must hold an advanced degree (or equivalent) OR demonstrate exceptional ability in sciences, arts, or business.
Substantial Merit and National Importance
Your proposed work must have substantial merit and be of national importance to the U.S.
Well-Positioned to Advance the Endeavor
You must have the education, skills, and record of success to advance your proposed endeavor.
Beneficial to Waive Job Offer
It must be beneficial to the U.S. to waive the standard job offer and labor certification requirements.
The Process
Initial Assessment
Evaluating your academic credentials, professional experience, and proposed endeavor.
Strategy & Document Gathering
Building a comprehensive case proving national importance through citations, awards, and expert letters.
Petition Preparation
Drafting the legal arguments and organizing the I-140 petition for USCIS submission.
Filing & Follow-up
Submitting the application and handling any Requests for Evidence (RFE) until approval.
Quick Facts
- U.S. Green CardPermanent Residency
- No Employer NeededSelf-petition allowed
- Labor CertificationWaived
- Family IncludedSpouse & children under 21
