How long does it take to get NIW approved?

The NIW green card processing time is typically between 3 to 9 months. Though, this time greatly depends on the assigned USCIS Service Center and the adjudicating officer.

What qualifies as national interest waiver?

A national interest waiver is a method of obtaining U.S. lawful permanent residence (a green card) without an employer as sponsor, which can be used if you are engaged in work that benefits the United States economy, education system, health, or some other aspect of society.

Can you apply for NIW from outside USA?

The short answer is yes. As a matter of fact, we have successfully helped more than 1,500 clients outside the U.S. obtain their green cards based on EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).

Is NIW green card?

NIW (National Interest Waiver) is an option to get a green card for certain individuals who have “exceptional abilities” in the field of science, arts, business or any other profession. This implies that the foreign national is eligible to apply for their green card without any job offer from a U.S. employer.

Is Niw employment based?

Overview. A National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition falls into the employment-based immigration, second preference (EB-2) category, also known as EB-2 NIW. Normally, a permanent job offer and an approved labor certification are pre-requisites to file an employment-based, second preference immigration petition.

What is EB 2 NIW?

An EB2-NIW is an immigrant visa that grants a foreign national lawful permanent residency without the requirement of an employment offer. The job offer requirement is waived if the candidate can prove that his permanent residence in the U.S. would be of “national interest” and would benefit the country.

How many citations are needed for NIW?

To summarize, the National Interest Waiver petition is an excellent choice for published post doc Researchers with a PhD, 5 or more publications and 10 or more citations to obtain permanent residence in the United States.

What happens if NIW is denied?

If your EB-2 NIW is denied, your Employment Authorization will be canceled. You will get a letter from USCIS telling you the basis for the denial, your options, and that you have about 30 days to leave the country. You can avoid this possibility by only applying for the EB-2 NIW petition without adjustment of status.