- EB1A: Employment-Based Immigration for Individuals of Extraordinary Ability
- EB2 NIW: Employment-Based Immigration for Advanced Degree Holders and Exceptional Ability Professionals
- Post-Approval Services for Consular Processing of Immigrant Visas and Green Cards
- Adjustment of Status (Form I-485): Process for Changing to Permanent Resident Status
- Temporary Employment Authorization (Form I-765): Request to Work While Your Application is Pending
- Application for Travel Document: Advance Parole (Form I-131)
EB2 NIW: Employment-Based Immigration for Advanced Degree Holders and Exceptional Ability Professionals
Introduction
The EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) category is for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability who can demonstrate that their work is in the national interest of the United States. This option allows applicants to bypass the labor certification process.
Who Can Apply:
Professionals with advanced degrees (Master's or higher) or a Bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive work experience in their field.
Individuals who can demonstrate exceptional ability in the science, arts, or business.
Process Details:
Filing Form I-140: Similar to the EB1A, the process begins with the filing of Form I-140.
National Interest Waiver: Applicants must demonstrate how their work benefits the U.S., which is critical for approval.
Required Documents:
Proof of advanced degree, such as diploma and transcripts.
Evidence of exceptional ability, such as publications, awards, professional memberships, media, citations, or expert letters.
A detailed personal statement explaining how the applicant’s work serves the national interest.
Details of the proposed endeavor, including the planned work in the United States, its national importance, implementation strategy, and supporting evidence.
Form I-140 and associated government fees.
Fees:
USCIS filing fee for Form I-140: $715.
USCIS Asylum Program Fee $300
Additional costs may include legal fees, costs for gathering evidence, and optional premium processing $2,895 to $2,965.
Benefits:
