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EB-2 NIW

Self-Petition Your Green Card
Without Employer Sponsorship

For professionals with exceptional ability advancing U.S. national interest. Waives labor certification for qualifying projects with expert guidance throughout the process.

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EB-2 NIW Program: Self-Petition Pathway to Permanent Residency

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a direct path to a U.S. Green Card for professionals whose work benefits the United States. Unlike traditional employment-based visas, the NIW allows you to self-petition without employer sponsorship or labor certification.
  • Self-Petition: No employer required
  • No Labor Cert: Skip DOL PERM process
  • Entrepreneur-Friendly: Run your own business
  • US National Interest: Benefit U.S. economy/society
  • Family: Spouse + children included
  • Timeline: 18-24 months total

Who Should Apply for EB-2 NIW?

The EB-2 NIW is designed for accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs, and specialists whose work advances U.S. national interest. This pathway caters to self-directed individuals seeking permanent residency without employer dependency.

Entrepreneurs & Founders

Business founders and innovators building companies that create jobs, drive economic growth, or advance critical U.S. industries.

TEM & Healthcare Professionals

Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or healthcare fields benefiting U.S. society.

Exceptional Ability Professionals

Specialists, consultants, and thought leaders with proven track records of contributions that advance U.S. economic, educational, or cultural interests.

Qualification Requirements: Your Pathway to EB-2 NIW

The EB-2 NIW requires meeting educational/professional standards AND demonstrating that your work benefits U.S. national interest.

Requirement 1

Advanced Degree: Master's, PhD, or foreign equivalent

Requirement 2

Bachelor's Degree + 5 Years: Bachelor's + 5 years progressive post-degree experience

  • Official academic record (degrees, diplomas, certificates)
  • 10+ years full-time professional experience
  • Professional license or certification
  • High salary demonstrating exceptional ability
  • Professional association membership
  • Recognition from peers, government, or professional organizations

Popular EB-2 NIW Professional Categories

Explore the most common EB-2 NIW fields, from technology and healthcare to clean energy, business innovation, research, and economic development—ideal for professionals advancing U.S. national interest.

Technology & Innovation

AI/ML engineers, cybersecurity specialists, software architects, data scientists advancing U.S. tech leadership

Healthcare & Medical

Physicians, medical researchers, telehealth innovators, public health experts improving U.S. healthcare access

Clean Energy & Sustainability

Renewable energy consultants, sustainability experts, environmental engineers advancing U.S. climate goals

Business & Economic Development

Entrepreneurs creating jobs, economic consultants, business strategists driving U.S. economic growth

Research & Academia

STEM researchers, published academics, innovation scientists contributing to U.S. knowledge base

Education & Training

Educational innovators, curriculum developers, training specialists advancing U.S. workforce development

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