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.
Engineers, product builders, researchers, and other high-impact professionals driving nationally
significant work
H-1B holders and
recent graduates on OPT seeking a direct path to permanent residency
Professionals
building technologies that advance U.S. capabilities in innovation, security, and public impact.
Does not require a long-term job offer or employer commitment
Bypasses the PERM labor certification process
Compatible with H-1B and O-1A pathways, where applicable
Ideal for tech professionals whose work has national relevance and real-world impact
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:
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.
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:
we align your work with areas of recognized national significance
from product rollouts to technical implementations, we frame every asset for relevance
supportive expert letters tailored to the EB2-NIW framework
a streamlined story that connects all the dots of your profile
collaborating with top immigration attorneys for accurate documentation
