Permanent Residency Through EB-2 NIW
The EB-2 visa with National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows you to apply for permanent residency without a sponsoring employer, provided you can demonstrate that your work has a substantial impact on the United States.
It is ideal for advanced professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, executives, STEM specialists, and experts in public policy, healthcare, economics, technology, energy, sustainability, and various innovation-driven fields.
What Is the EB-2 NIW Category?
The EB-2 NIW is an employment-based immigration category that allows you to obtain a Green Card by proving that your work, experience, or professional project significantly benefits the national interests of the United States.
Unlike other employment-based categories, the EB-2 NIW does not require a job offer and is based on the applicant’s merits and the potential impact of their professional contributions.
How to Obtain an EB-2 NIW Visa
To apply for the EB-2 NIW, you must demonstrate three fundamental pillars (known as the Dhanasar test):
• That your work or project has substantial merit.
• That it has national importance to the United States.
• That your background and achievements position you as the right person to carry out this contribution.
At LOIGICA, we guide you through the entire process, from strategic case positioning and narrative development to evidence selection and legal filing with USCIS.
- Direct path to permanent residency based on merit and contributions.
- No sponsor, PERM process, or labor certification required.
- Ability to apply from within the U.S. (adjustment of status) or from abroad.
- Option to include a spouse and children under 21.
- Career flexibility: you may start a business, work independently, or for multiple organizations.
To qualify for an EB-2 NIW, you must demonstrate:
- Advanced education (master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent) or exceptional ability.
- Strong evidence supporting your professional impact.
- A project, career path, or initiative of high relevance to U.S. interests.
Publications, research, patents, leadership, original contributions, impact metrics, expert letters, and verifiable results. - Proven ability to carry out the proposed endeavor (professional history, credentials, successful cases).
- Well-organized documentation aligned with USCIS Dhanasar criteria.
- Professional eligibility assessment under advanced degree or exceptional ability.
- Strategic NIW argumentation focused on national interest contribution.
- Evidence curation, metrics, impact, and career positioning.
- Preparation of expert recommendation letters and technical documentation.
- Narrative strategy to maximize case strength before USCIS.
- Full assembly of the EB-2 NIW legal petition.
- Support throughout adjustment of status or consular processing.
- Guidance for career transitions, entrepreneurship, or project development.
Boost your path to a Green Card with your EB-2 NIW.
Frequently Asked Questions About the EB-2 NIW
Engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, STEM specialists, healthcare professionals, economists, educators, AI experts, energy and sustainability professionals, data scientists, finance specialists, public policy experts, senior consultants, and many others.
No. The EB-2 NIW allows you to apply without a sponsor and without PERM.
Publications, research, measurable achievements, leadership roles, national or international projects, expert recommendation letters, patents, original contributions, performance metrics, awards, and recognitions.
Approximately 6 to 12 months. USCIS offers Premium Processing to expedite the initial review.
Yes. Your spouse and children under 21 may obtain permanent residence with you.
Yes. It is not tied to a single employer, providing significant professional flexibility.
Yes. It is an employment-based immigrant category that leads directly to permanent residency.