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I Would Like to Apply for a National Interest Waiver (NIW). How do I Prove I am Well Positioned to Advance my Proposed Endeavor? ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

I Would Like to Apply for a National Interest Waiver (NIW). How do I Prove I am Well Positioned to Advance my Proposed Endeavor?

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category. The NIW falls under the EB-2 category, which means that as a threshold requirement each applicant must have an advanced degree or its equivalent (a bachelor’s degree plus 5…
March 11, 2021
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How can a National Interest Waiver applicant show that it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirement of a job offer ? ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

How can a National Interest Waiver applicant show that it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirement of a job offer ?

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card option in the EB-2 category. To qualify for an EB-2, the applicant must have an advanced degree or its equivalent (a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of post-baccalaureate, progressive…
March 1, 2021
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What is the process for applying for a National Interest Waiver? How long does it take to obtain a green card through the NIW category? ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

What is the process for applying for a National Interest Waiver? How long does it take to obtain a green card through the NIW category?

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category that permits self-petitioning. The waiver part of the name is based on the fact that this green card is granted based on a waiver of the job offer…
February 25, 2021
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I would like to apply for a National Interest Waiver. How do I prove my proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance? ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

I would like to apply for a National Interest Waiver. How do I prove my proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance?

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an employment based green card category. The NIW falls under the EB-2 category, which means that as a threshold requirement, each applicant must have an advanced degree or its equivalent (a bachelor’s degree plus 5…
February 11, 2021
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Can entrepreneurs qualify for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver? Can I only apply with an established business or can I apply if I have an idea for a start up? ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

Can entrepreneurs qualify for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver? Can I only apply with an established business or can I apply if I have an idea for a start up?

In 2017, a new court decision (Matter of Dhanasar), changed the standard for the National Interest Waiver (NIW) which made this category much more approvable for entrepreneurs. An NIW is a green card petition that falls under the employment-based second preference…
February 4, 2021
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Can I apply for a National Interest Exception at a CBP office at the airport? Do I need to apply through a U.S. Consulate abroad first? What is the procedure? COVID-19Immigration

Can I apply for a National Interest Exception at a CBP office at the airport? Do I need to apply through a U.S. Consulate abroad first? What is the procedure?

In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may apply for a  National Interest Exception (“NIE”). The NIE allows such…
January 5, 2021
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E-2 Visa Approval & National Interest Exception approval for a Private Equity Brokerage at the U.S. Embassy in London Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval & National Interest Exception approval for a Private Equity Brokerage at the U.S. Embassy in London

We just had an E-2 investor approval at the U.S. Embassy in London.  The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is a private equity brokerage that transacts in commercial and non-consumer loans.  Due to the current…
September 16, 2020
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The New National Interest Waiver (NIW) Standard Explained. A New Option for Entrepreneurs – The National Interest Waiver (NIW). ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

The New National Interest Waiver (NIW) Standard Explained. A New Option for Entrepreneurs – The National Interest Waiver (NIW).

Before December of 2016, the National Interest Waiver EB-2 green card was seen by most as an unattainable dream.  With a court decision in December though (Matter of Dhanasar), things changed and the landscape for applying for a National Interest…
August 8, 2017
What is the National Interest Waiver? How can I obtain a green card without going through the labor certification process? ImmigrationNational Interest Waiver

What is the National Interest Waiver? How can I obtain a green card without going through the labor certification process?

In order to obtain a green card through an employer, in most instances your employer must go through a labor certification process through the Department of Labor to certify that there are not any U.S. workers qualified to perform the…
January 24, 2017
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