2025年1月15日 · You may be eligible for an employment-based, second preference visa if you are a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or its equivalent, or a person who has exceptional ability.

2025年1月15日 · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating its policy guidance to clarify how we evaluate eligibility for the second preference employment-based (EB-2) classification for immigrant petitions filed with a request for a national interest waiver (NIW). In general, an employer files an EB-2 petition using Form I-140, Immigrant Petition ...

2 天之前 · The National Interest Waiver is a provision under the EB-2 visa category granted to professionals whose work is considered of national interest to the US. The EB-2 NIW allows foreigners to apply for the Green Card process and obtain permanent residency in the United States without needing employer sponsorship or permanent labor certification.

The EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a popular option for highly skilled professionals seeking a U.S. green card without the need for employer sponsorship or the lengthy labor certification process. Unlike the standard EB2 visa, which requires a PERM labor certification, the NIW waives this requirement if the applicant can demonstrate that their work benefits the …

2025年3月19日 · 3. NIW Green Card Requirements – The National Interest Waiver (NIW) Test. The most important element of an EB2 NIW green card application is establishing that your work is in the national interest of the U.S. USCIS considers three primary factors to assess whether an applicant qualifies for the EB-2 NIW criteria: 1.

2023年1月30日 · What is EB-2 NIW. EB-2 petitioners can avoid the PERM Labor Certification process by establishing that the beneficiary should get a national interest waiver. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows a foreign national to self-petition and file an I-140 on behalf of themself without an employer’s involvement and a labor certification application.

2025年2月9日 · To apply for an EB-2 visa, the applicant will first need to file Form I-140 (officially called the “Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker”). The NIW allows the applicant to file this petition on their own behalf — without a job offer and without first acquiring a …

2024年9月11日 · The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a special provision under the EB2 visa category that allows foreign nationals to self-petition for a green card. Unlike the regular EB2 process, which requires a U.S. employer to sponsor the applicant and obtain a labor certification, the NIW permits individuals to bypass these requirements.

1 天前 · National Interest Waiver (NIW) might be your golden ticket. This special provision allows certain EB-2 visa applicants to skip the lengthy employer sponsorship process and self-petition for permanent residence. In this conversational yet informative guide, we'll break down everything about NIW – from what it means and how to qualify, to common questions about the process.

2024年10月16日 · The EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) visa offers an attractive pathway for highly skilled professionals who wish to live and work in the United States. Unlike traditional employment-based visas, the NIW allows you to bypass …