Employment-Based Green Card (EB-2 NIW)

United States · Consultation planning guide

Overview

An employment-based immigrant route involving EB-2 eligibility and a request for a national interest waiver. It requires an assessment of professional evidence and the proposed endeavour.

Permanent residence planning may involve a profile, invitation, sponsorship or petition before the final immigration application. Identify the relevant stages and the evidence required at each one before committing to a route.

Have a qualified US immigration lawyer assess the petition and waiver requirements. Preparation support is not a legal eligibility assessment.

Eligibility topics to review

• The specific programme’s eligibility and selection criteria
• Qualifications, work history or family circumstances relevant to the route
• Any invitation, nomination, sponsorship or petition stage that applies

Preparation checklist

Planning examples, not a complete official document checklist.

• Qualifications and professional track record
• Evidence supporting your proposed endeavour
• Publications, achievements or other relevant evidence

Application stages

1. Review the programme and evidence
   Check the relevant route and identify where specialist advice is needed.
2. Prepare for the first qualifying stage
   Organise records for any profile, invitation, nomination or petition process that applies.
3. Prepare the immigration application
   Follow official instructions for the application stage and any additional evidence or appointments.
4. Follow the decision and settlement instructions
   Read the authority’s instructions and plan the actions needed after approval.

Common question

No. A profile, invitation or petition stage does not remove the need to meet the requirements of the remaining application process.

Official guidance

Confirm current eligibility, fees, procedures and conditions with the government authority. This guide supports a consultation and does not determine eligibility. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authority.

For the initial enquiry, share only a brief outline. Do not include passport scans, bank documents or sensitive personal records.