EB-2 NIW – National Interest Waiver
The Self-Petition Green Card
Why Apply for an EB-2 NIW Visa?
The EB-2 NIW visa is a U.S. permanent residency pathway for professionals with advanced qualifications or exceptional ability whose work is considered to benefit the national interest of the United States. Unlike most employment-based visas, EB-2 NIW does not require employer sponsorship or a job offer, allowing applicants to self-petition directly with USCIS.
The EB-2 NIW visa is often chosen by professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs who may not have a sponsoring employer but can demonstrate that their expertise and proposed work will provide significant value to the United States.
Advantages
- Live and work in the U.S. as a permanent resident
- Travel in and out of the U.S. freely
- Include eligible family members in your application
- Access U.S. healthcare and education benefits
- Pathway to U.S. citizenship
Requirements
- Hold an advanced degree (Master’s or higher) or show exceptional ability
- Demonstrate that your work has substantial merit and national importance
- Show you are well-positioned to advance your proposed field in the U.S.
- Prove that waiving the job offer requirement benefits the U.S. national interest
- Provide strong supporting evidence (letters, publications, achievements)
- Meet health and character criteria
