EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)
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what is the EB-2 NIW GREEN CARD?
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a special provision under the employment-based second preference (EB-2) visa category. It allows certain foreign nationals to bypass the labor certification process and self-petition for a green card if their work is deemed to be in the national interest of the United States.
Elegibility for eb-2 classification
Advanced Degree: You must hold an advanced degree (master's or higher) or its equivalent (a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive work experience in the field). OR
Exceptional Ability: Alternatively, you can qualify if you have exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, which means a degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in your field.
National interest waiver criteria
Substantial Merit and National Importance: Your proposed endeavor must have substantial merit and national importance. This means your work should benefit the U.S. economy, improve wages and working conditions, advance education and training programs, improve health care, provide more affordable housing, improve the environment, or benefit a U.S. government agency.
Well-Positioned to Advance the Proposed Endeavor: You must demonstrate that you are well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. This can be shown through your education, skills, knowledge, record of success, a plan for future activities, and any progress made towards achieving your goals2.
Balancing Test: You must prove that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements. This involves showing that the national interest would be adversely affected if a labor certification were required
benefits of the eb-2 niw:
self-petition: Unlike other employment-based visas, you can self-petition for an NIW, meaning you do not need an employer to sponsor you.
No Labor Certification: The labor certification process (PERM), which can be costly and time-consuming, is waived. This streamlines the application process significantly.
Flexibility: Since you are not tied to a specific employer, you have greater flexibility in pursuing your career goals in the U.S. You can change jobs or start your own business without affecting your immigration status.
Extensive to Family: The green card is extensive to your spouse and your unmarried children under the age of 21.
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