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US EB-2 NIW National Interest Waiver
Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, whose work serves the US national interest, can self-petition for a green card — no employer or labour certification.
Programme overview
EB-2 NIW is the national interest waiver route within the second US employment-based preference. Applicants need a master’s degree or higher (or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience), or exceptional ability in their field, and must show their work is of substantial value to the US. Those who qualify are exempt from employer sponsorship and labour certification and can apply for a green card themselves.
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InvestmentNo investment required
EducationMaster’s, or bachelor’s plus five years’ experience
EmployerNot needed — self-petition
FamilySpouse and unmarried children under 21
Summary
EB-2 NIW suits professionals with a master’s degree (or bachelor’s plus five years’ experience) or exceptional ability. You must show your work has substantial merit and national importance, that you are well placed to advance it, and that waiving labour certification benefits the US. You file the I-140 yourself — no employer or investment.
Key benefits of EB-2 NIW
- No US employer or job offer needed
- Exempt from labour certification (PERM)
- No investment required
- Premium processing available for I-140
- Spouse and children receive green cards too
Why Global Immigrate for EB-2 NIW
- families approved
- 45+
- approval rate
- 95%
- offering this programme since
- 2019
Evidence and argument strategy
A team that knows the assessment standards plans your evidence, recommendation letters and personal statement, addressing each criterion in turn.
Planning for renewal and permanent residence
From the first application we plan for the conditions of renewal and permanent residence, not just the first step of entry.
Clear, transparent fees
All service fees and third-party costs are set out in writing before you sign — no hidden charges — and our refund terms are explained clearly.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Requirements
None
- A master’s degree or higher, or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience; or exceptional ability in your field
- Your proposed work has substantial merit and national importance
- You have the ability and track record to advance that work
- Waiving the employer sponsorship and labour certification requirements benefits the US
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Application process
- Profile assessment and case strategy1–2 monthsWe assess your education and experience and shape the argument for your petition.
- Prepare and file I-1402–4 monthsCompile the evidence, recommendation letters and a statement of your plans, and file the I-140.
- I-140 decisionPremium processing about 45 working daysWith premium processing, NIW petitions are decided within 45 working days; standard processing takes longer.
- Green card stageDepends on visa backlogFile I-485 or attend a consular interview when your priority date is current.
EB-2 NIW client stories
“As a doctor, I didn’t want to depend on a US hospital to sponsor me. NIW let me apply myself, and they clearly explained my research’s value to US public health.”
I-140 approved; green cards received when the priority date became current.
Dr Lin, Taichung“They connected my semiconductor research to US industrial policy — the whole petition argued its case very clearly.”
I-140 approved with premium processing, with no request for more evidence.
Dr Chen, Taipei“I had been refused once before. They reworked my evidence and plans, and the second petition succeeded.”
Approved after refiling.
Mr Wu, KaohsiungEB-2 NIWFAQ
How does NIW differ from a standard EB-2?
A standard EB-2 requires a US employer and labour certification; NIW waives both, so you can file yourself.
Is it suitable for doctors and researchers?
Doctors, researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs often use NIW. The key is showing that your work is of national importance to the US.
Is there a visa backlog?
EB-2 backlogs depend on place of birth and are published in the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Can my children receive green cards too?
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can receive green cards as derivative applicants. In some cases the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) protects children who are close to 21.
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