The EB2-NIW visa – a strategic path to a green card

The EB2-NIW (employment-based, second preference – national interest waiver) is a U.S. green card category for professionals whose work holds national importance. It allows qualified applicants to bypass the job offer and PERM labor certification requirements.

This visa is particularly relevant for:
  • Engineers, product builders, researchers Engineers, product builders, researchers, and other high-impact professionals driving nationally significant work
  • H-1B holders and recent graduatesH-1B holders and recent graduates on OPT seeking a direct path to permanent residency
  • Professionals building technologies Professionals building technologies that advance U.S. capabilities in innovation, security, and public impact.
Why consider the EB2-NIW visa?
  • Does not require a long-term job offer or employer commitment Does not require a long-term job offer or employer commitment
  • Bypasses the PERM labor certification process Bypasses the PERM labor certification process
  • Compatible with H-1B and O-1A pathways, where applicable Compatible with H-1B and O-1A pathways, where applicable
  • Ideal for tech professionals whose work has national relevance and real-world impact Ideal for tech professionals whose work has national relevance and real-world impact
Check your EB2-NIW readiness

EB2-NIW eligibility criteria for Tech Professionals

To qualify, applicants must hold an advanced degree (or equivalent experience) or demonstrate exceptional ability in their field. The core of an EB2-NIW case is proving that your work aligns with national interests, evaluated through three key eligibility criteria:

Your work should contribute to systems or technologies that address U.S. priorities, such as digital infrastructure, intelligent automation, secure computing, or large-scale tech deployments.

You must demonstrate you’re actively driving the work forward, through:

  • Published research, technical contributions, engineering deliverables, and project documentation
  • Public speaking engagements or leadership roles
  • Recognition in media, academic platforms, or expert invitations

Strategic presentation is key. You must show that waiving the job offer and labor certification requirements benefits the U.S., often by highlighting your work's independent value and scalability.

Positioning EB2-NIW profiles with clarity and strategy

At EB1A Experts, we approach the EB2-NIW visa with the same precision and strategy that powers our EB1A success. Our team specializes in positioning your achievements to reflect national interest and long-term value.

What we offer:

Targeted case evaluation
Targeted case evaluation

we align your work with areas of recognized national significance


Evidence strategy
Evidence strategy

from product rollouts to technical implementations, we frame every asset for relevance

Letter development
Letter development

supportive expert letters tailored to the EB2-NIW framework

Cohesive narrative strategy
Cohesive narrative strategy

a streamlined story that connects all the dots of your profile

Legal coordination
Legal coordination

collaborating with top immigration attorneys for accurate documentation

Let’s build your EB2-NIW profile right