EB-2 NIW green card in the USA — National Interest Waiver
EB-2 NIW green card (a waiver in the national interest of the USA) — self-sponsorship without an employer. For specialists with an academic degree or exceptional skills.
What the service includes
| Assessment against the National Interest Waiver criteria | |
| Preparing the I-140 petition and the national interest justification | |
| Running the case through to the USCIS decision | |
| The USCIS filing fee for Form I-140 and the Asylum Program Fee— billed separately | |
| Premium processing on Form I-907 (optional, for a separate fee)— billed separately |
What we need from you
- 1International passport
- 2An academic degree above bachelor's level or documents evidencing exceptional ability
- 3A justification that the applicant's work is of substantial significance for the national interests of the USA
Frequently asked questions
What does National Interest Waiver mean in the name EB-2 NIW?
Who can apply for the EB-2 NIW?
How much are the USCIS filing fees in this category?
How long is an EB-2 NIW petition considered?
How does the EB-2 NIW differ from the EB-1A?
Residence permit in the US: comparison
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit (EAD) in the USA — Form I-765 | Relocators, families, remote professionals | 1–4 months | $400 |
| Travel Document in the USA — Form I-131 | Relocators, families, remote professionals | 1–4 months | $400 |
| B1/B2 tourist visa in the USA — DS-160 + appointment + preparation | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $500 |
| Status extension in the USA — Extension of status | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,000 |
| Change of status (COS) — Inside the USA | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| F-1 student visa in the USA — School selection + I-20 + preparation | Applicants and students enrolling on a full-time programme in the USA, those who need help choosing an accredited school and arranging the I-20 | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| Political asylum in the USA | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| O-1 talent visa in the USA | Academics, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs recognised in their field, those who already have a US employer or agent ready to file the petition | 1–4 months | $2,500 |
| K-1 fiancé(e) visa in the USA — Processing | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $3,000 |
| Family reunification in the USA — CR-1 / IR-1 | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $3,500 |
| E-2 visa in the USA — Investor visa | Entrepreneurs who are citizens of countries with a treaty with the USA and are ready to run the business themselves, investors who have already invested, or are ready to invest, capital in an operating enterprise in the USA | 1–4 months | $4,200 |
| L-1 visa in the USA — Manager transfer | Managers and key employees of companies opening an office or a branch in the USA, businesses with an existing related structure abroad and in the USA | 1–4 months | $4,800 |
| EB-2 NIW green card in the USA — National Interest Waiveryou are here | Specialists with an academic degree or exceptional skills, those who can justify the significance of their work for the USA without a sponsoring employer | 4–6 months | $6,000 |
| EB-1A green card in the USA — Extraordinary abilities | Academics, entrepreneurs and professionals with international recognition, those who can evidence extraordinary achievements without a sponsoring employer | 4–6 months | $7,500 |
The terms the expert works on
Prepares the documents and evidence file personally
Assembles and formats the whole package — from forms to achievement evidence for the petition — so it does not come back for rework.
Checks the case against USCIS requirements
Matches the documents to the specific visa category's criteria before filing, not after a denial.
Handles a Request for Evidence at no extra charge
If USCIS sends an RFE on the petition, prepares the response without an additional fee for the case itself.
A US immigration attorney runs the case
The petition is prepared and filed by a lawyer practising US immigration law, not an unlicensed consultant.
Names the price at the consultation, before work starts
The cost is quoted right after the case review — before the petition is drafted — and is not revised upward later, whatever happens along the way.
Matches the category to your profile
If the facts do not support one visa category, proposes the one the case actually fits, rather than forcing the filing into the category you asked for.
Deals with USCIS and the consulate directly
Responds to the agency's requests and prepares you for the interview personally, with no chain of intermediaries.
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