The National Interest Waiver (NIW) immigration program in the United States, also known as high-tech immigration, is a special category under EB2. It is highly popular because it does not require a labor certificate or an employer's sponsorship, has a high application success rate, and its application conditions are much lower than those of EB1A. Moreover, it enables the entire family to obtain a permanent green card in one step. The educational requirements for NIW are relatively low. It is not restricted by industry, English proficiency, language, age or educational background. People from all walks of life can apply, and it is known as a popular way to apply for a US green card.

 

The United States NIW National Interest Exemption immigration application conditions

 

In their professional field, the applicant can meet at least three of the following ten application conditions:

1.Bachelor's degree & over 10 years of relevant working experience, master's degree & over 5 years of relevant working experience, doctoral degree

2. Practice license or professional certificate

3. Annual income of over one million

4. At least two members of industry associations

5. Awards in the industry field

6. Personal interviews with mainstream media

7. Experience as a journal reviewer, competition judge, and conference speaker

8. Original contributions (patents, industry standards, scientific research projects

9. Published at least 5 papers in national academic journals

10. Hold an important position in an enterprise or institution

 

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The U.S. NIW National Interest Waiver Immigrant Application process

 

1. Prepare materials - Copywriters and lawyers will deeply explore highlights and formulate personalized plans to prepare a complete set of materials for you (6-8 months)

2. Submit 140 - Submit the complete set of documents to the immigration office

3.140 Approval - Received 140 approval letter (6-12 months, expedited 15 working days)

4. Submit NVC - NVC process at a U.S. consulate outside the United States or 1-485 approval by the U.S. Immigration Bureau (6-8 months)

5. Physical examination - Mainly to check for serious and major infectious diseases. There are four designated physical examination hospitals in China

6. Interview - All immigrant visa interviews

7. Obtain the visa - Obtain the affixed passport and landing paper, and enter the United States within the validity period of the visa

8. Collect the Green Card - After logging in, you can reselect the address for receiving the green card and wait for it to be mailed to the customer within 120 days.