EB-2 and National Interest Waiver
EB-2 can be employer-sponsored. In eligible cases, a National Interest Waiver may allow the applicant to ask that the usual job-offer and labor-certification requirements be waived. NIW cases depend heavily on the proposed endeavor and supporting evidence.
General information only. Priority dates and USCIS policies change. An immigration attorney should be consulted.
Employer-sponsored EB-2
Requires an employer to file a petition and, in most cases, complete PERM labor certification first. The position must require an advanced degree or the equivalent, or the applicant must have exceptional ability.
National Interest Waiver
The NIW allows some EB-2 applicants to self-petition by waiving the job offer and labor certification if they can show their work is in the national interest of the United States based on the three-part Dhiab standard.
What makes a strong NIW case
A clearly defined proposed endeavor, evidence of substantial merit and national importance, the ability to advance that endeavor, and a benefit to the United States that outweighs the national interest in normal requirements.
What you can expect from a serious review
- A route comparison based on the information provided
- A document and evidence checklist
- Clear decision points
- An explanation of what still needs official verification
- A defined next action
Frequently Asked Questions
Need help deciding what to do next?
Share your goal and a short summary of your situation. We will use it to prepare for an initial discussion. This is not an official immigration assessment.
No result is guaranteed. The value of the review is a clearer route, a better-prepared file and a more informed decision.