Waive the employer sponsorship and PERM Labor Certification requirements by demonstrating your work benefits the United States.
Get a Free EvaluationThe National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows qualified EB-2 professionals to bypass the employer sponsorship and PERM Labor Certification requirements by demonstrating that their work is in the national interest of the United States. It is a self-petition filed using Form I-140.
To qualify, USCIS applies the three-prong Dhanasar framework: (1) the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance; (2) the petitioner is well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor; and (3) on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements.
NIW is particularly popular among STEM researchers, PhD holders, entrepreneurs, and medical professionals. Because priority dates for EB-2 with an approved NIW are often current for most nationalities, it can be one of the fastest paths to a green card for highly qualified individuals.
RZ Law Firm provides comprehensive support throughout your EB-2 NIW petition — from establishing your advanced degree and exceptional ability, developing evidence of national interest benefit in healthcare, research, entrepreneurship or STEM fields, to preparing your Form I-140 petition and responding to any Requests for Evidence (RFEs). Our attorney has deep experience with professionals waiving labor certification requirements based on demonstrated contributions to their field.
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