EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)
A Visa that Recognizes your Achievements
The EB-2 path to permanent residence is aimed at professionals in the arts, sciences, or business who have advanced degrees, or proven exceptional abilities. These visas are either petitioned for by an employer on behalf of their prospective foreign employee, or by an individual who qualifies for a National Interest Waiver (NIW).
When an employer petitions for an EB-2 visa, the process can be lengthy and onerous, as they are required to obtain a PERM Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor. To do this, they must test the U.S. job market and certify that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the offered position. However, an individual applying for an EB-2 visa can avoid the need for a PERM Labor Certification by filing for a National Interest Waiver. The NIW allows individuals whose work is in the national interest of the United States to waive the PERM certification process because the endeavor has substantial merit and is of national importance.
Whether you’re a scientist doing vital and groundbreaking research, a tech entrepreneur looking to bring game-changing technology to the U.S. market, or a creative whose work is revolutionizing your artistic field, we are here to help you realize your dream of living and working in the United States. Give us a call today and speak to one of our experienced immigration attorneys.
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Applying for a National Interest Waiver
The NIW application looks beyond your duties under any particular employer, and instead evaluates the potential impact your professional endeavors may have in your field, in a geographic region, or to the public at large. If you can show that your work rises to the level of national importance, and that you are personally well-placed to pursue that work, then you may be a good candidate for an EB-2 NIW green card.
NIW applications go through a three-pronged evaluation:
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- Prong 1 - Demonstrating that your professional endeavor has substantial merit and is of national importance
- Prong 2 - Evidence that you are well-positioned to succeed in your endeavor
- Prong 3 - Proving that it would be beneficial to the U.S. to waive the PERM Labor Certification requirement
The bar is high for NIW petitioners, but our team at Eastbridge has a proven track record of working with high-level professionals to put forth the strongest possible case for a National Interest Waiver. Not every immigration attorney knows the NIW process inside and out, but ours do. Our deep experience with this process will be a sure advantage in your EB-2 NIW application.
We’ll be there to handle all aspects of your filing preparations, to research, collect, and draft all the necessary documentation, and to make sure you can navigate the process with confidence.
Our attorneys offer free initial evaluations over the phone, as well as longer, situation-specific paid appointments for more detailed guidance.
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