Project and Research Interest
- Captivation of Human Rights and the Social Media
- The politics of immigration dichotomy, “comparative analysis on how immigration is used purely for political gain”
- The Abandoned Society – “no human right protection or Justice for disabled person and Low income earners in Africa”
EB-2 National Interest Waiver FAQs
Lara Akinlude advises professionals, researchers and entrepreneurs considering an EB-2 National Interest Waiver as a potential route to US permanent residence. An NIW assessment considers both the underlying EB-2 eligibility and the separate grounds for waiving the usual job-offer and labor-certification requirements.
A qualifying applicant may self-petition, but a strong career, a degree or a business idea does not by itself establish NIW eligibility. The assessment needs to connect the applicant’s qualifications and evidence with the specific work they propose to undertake in the United States.
Preparing for an EB-2 NIW assessment
Provide your CV, qualifications, a clear description of your proposed US endeavor, relevant achievements and evidence of its wider significance. Depending on your background, supporting material may include publications, citations, professional recognition, research results, business plans or evidence of contributions to your field. The relevance of each item depends on the case.
Lara can assess the available record, identify areas requiring further evidence and discuss whether an NIW strategy merits development. Read USCIS EB-2 and National Interest Waiver guidance, explore immigration services for professionals, or contact Lara about an NIW assessment.
What is an EB-2 National Interest Waiver?
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver, commonly called an EB-2 NIW, is an employment-based US permanent residence strategy available to certain qualifying individuals.
One of its important features is that a qualifying applicant may seek a waiver of the usual job-offer and labor-certification requirements. The applicant must still satisfy the relevant EB-2 and National Interest Waiver standards.
Can I apply for a US green card without an employer through EB-2 NIW?
Potentially. One reason professionals consider the National Interest Waiver is that qualifying applicants may self-petition rather than relying on the conventional employer-sponsored process.
Eligibility is highly fact-specific, however. The applicant’s qualifications, proposed endeavor, evidence and the significance of the work should be assessed before deciding whether an NIW strategy is appropriate.
Who should consider an EB-2 NIW assessment?
Professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers and other highly qualified individuals whose proposed work may have broader importance in the United States may wish to obtain an NIW assessment.
The first step should be evaluating both the underlying EB-2 eligibility and whether the facts support the separate National Interest Waiver requirements.