Built for professionals whose work creates value beyond a single employer. We combine strategic legal guidance with a technology-driven process to position your contributions, demonstrate national importance, and build a compelling EB2-NIW case.
The EB2-NIW is a second-preference employment-based green card for professionals with advanced degrees whose work benefits U.S. national interests. You bypass the employer job offer and PERM labor certification requirements entirely.
You petition based on the value and national importance of your work.
Skip the lengthy recruitment and audit process that delays most employer-sponsored green cards.
File EB2-NIW while maintaining your current visa status. Many clients pursue EB2-NIW and EB1A simultaneously.
Unlike EB1A, the EB-2 NIW requires applicants to satisfy all three
prongs, established under the Matter of Dhanasar framework.
Your work must contribute to an area of substantial merit, such as digital infrastructure, intelligent automation, healthcare, clean energy, national security, or economic development. The impact must extend beyond your employer.
You must demonstrate you are actively driving the work forward through published research, technical leadership, patents, industry recognition, or a strong track record of relevant achievements in your field.
The benefit of waiving the job offer and labor certification requirements must outweigh the national interest in protecting U.S. workers. Your unique contribution must justify the waiver.
The EB2-NIW has a lower evidentiary bar than EB1A, making it accessible to strong mid-career professionals who may not yet have the top-tier recognition EB1A requires. It is a self-petition green card with no employer dependency, no PERM delays, and no lottery risk. Many clients file EB2-NIW and EB1A at the same time to maximize their options.
Strong candidates include engineers building nationally significant technology, researchers with work tied to U.S. priorities, healthcare professionals addressing critical needs, AI professionals advancing U.S. capabilities, and founders whose companies create economic value. H1B holders and OPT graduates seeking a direct path to permanent residency are also strong fits.
The EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows qualified professionals to self-petition for a U.S. green card by demonstrating that their work has substantial merit and national importance to the United States.
We assess your background against all three EB2-NIW prongs and determine the strongest framework for demonstrating that your work serves the national interest of the United States.
We identify and organize evidence that supports your proposed endeavor, highlights your qualifications, and demonstrates the broader impact of your work on the U.S.
Strong recommendation letters can play an important role in an EB-2 NIW petition. We advise on expert selection, provide strategic guidance on key themes, and review supporting letters to ensure they reinforce the overall case strategy.
We build a cohesive legal narrative that connects your achievements, expertise, and proposed endeavor to the three EB2-NIW requirements, creating a compelling case for a national interest waiver.
Available on Elite plans. A former USCIS officer conducts an independent review of your completed petition to identify potential gaps and strengthen the filing before submission.
Your immigration attorney oversees every stage of the process, from eligibility assessment and strategy development to petition preparation, filing, and post-submission support.
** Former USCIS officer review is provided in an advisory capacity only and does not guarantee approval or influence USCIS adjudication. All legal work is performed and supervised by licensed attorneys.
Every plan includes attorney-led preparation and filing. Choose the level of protection that fits your situation.
** Plan benefits, eligibility requirements, and fee protection terms are subject to the Pricing Terms & Conditions and Engagement Agreement. Please review the full Pricing Terms & Conditions for details.
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Our legal team develops a cohesive petition strategy that connects your expertise,
achievements, and proposed endeavor to the EB-2 NIW legal framework.