US Green Card | EB-2 NIW Visa
An EB-2 visa is an employment-based visa for foregin citizens who have an advanced degree or exceptional ability. EB-2 visa applicants may apply for a national interest waiver (NIW) as a part of their EB-2 petition because their employment in the United States would greatly benefit the nation. With an EB-2 NIW visa, the applicant could be considered as a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Those seeking a national interest waiver may self-petition, they do not need an employer to sponsor them, and may file their labor certification directly with USCIS along with their Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker. If the EB-2 worker’s presence can be shown to hold benefit for the U.S. in the future, it may be possible to apply to this category without first getting a job offer or labor certification, through what is called a national interest waiver.
