EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)

Suitable for:

For professionals with advanced degrees or significant contributions in specific fields.



Criteria: 

Master's degree or higher (or bachelor's degreeplus 5 years of experience);Petitioner'swork must have substantial merit and national importance;Petitioneris well-positioned to advance work; national benefits outweigh normal PERM process.

Advantages:

No employer sponsorship required; applicants only need to show their work benefits U.S. national interests.

Typical applicants:

Scholars, medical professionals, engineers, educators.