EB-2 National Interest Waiver

Self-petition green card when your work benefits the U.S.

Green Card (Permanent Residence)

Overview

The National Interest Waiver lets EB-2 applicants waive the job-offer and labor-certification requirements when their proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, they are well positioned to advance it, and it benefits the United States to waive the usual requirements.

Who it's for

  • Advanced-degree professionals advancing important work
  • Entrepreneurs and researchers without an employer sponsor
  • Individuals of exceptional ability with a U.S. national-interest endeavor

Key points

Three-prong test

Merit & importance, well-positioned to advance, and benefit of waiving the job offer.

Self-petition

File Form I-140 on your own behalf.

Evidence

Strong documentation of your endeavor and your track record is essential.

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