Okubookinga okuteesa
Luganda
Ewaka
Amerika abasenze
The National Interest Waiver (NIW)

The National Interest Waiver (NIW)

It is a special category under the second employment-based preference (EB-2) of U.S. immigration. Unlike other EB-2 classifications, the NIW is designed to attract foreign nationals who have demonstrated the ability to make, or are capable of making, significant contributions to the national interest of the United States. Applicants do not require employer sponsorship or a labor certification. It is targeted at skilled professionals who have either a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in their field or have a master degree.

The National Interest Waiver (NIW)

12-18 months

Enzirukanya y’okukola

green card

Funa endagamuntu

Custom Quote

Ebisale bya looya

Ebyetaago by’okusaba

Enkola y’okusaba

STEP 1
Eligibility Criteria
Advanced Degree: Master’s or higher, OR Bachelor’s + 5 years progressive experience. National Interest: Work must substantially benefit U.S. economy, health, or education. Meet 3 Criteria: e.g., publications, patents, peer review, salary, etc,
STEP 2
Gather Documents
educational credential evaluation,Recommendation Letters (from Independent Experts),Evidence of Achievements (Citations, Awards, Media Coverage),
STEP 3
File Form I-140 (Petition)
No employer sponsorship required; self-petition permitted,"Premium Processing available (15-day adjudication),
STEP 4
Respond to RFE (if issued)
USCIS may request additional evidence (RFE), requiring a response within 87 days,
STEP 5
Adjust Status or Consular Processing
If in the U.S.: File Form I-485 to adjust status to permanent resident.If abroad: Process through consular processing (NVC workflow).

Saba Ebisale

1. Government Filing Fees
I-140 Petition Fee: $700 (paid to USCIS).
Premium Processing (Optional): $2,805 (for 45-day adjudication; not always recommended for NIW).
Adjustment of Status (I-485) Fee: $1,440 (if applying from within the U.S.; includes biometrics).
OR Immigrant Visa Processing (DS-260) Fee: $345 (if applying through consular processing).
 
2. Legal Fees (If Using an Attorney)
Typically $5,000–$15,000+ (varies based on case complexity and firm reputation).
 
3. Documentation & Certification Costs
Translation Fees: For non-English documents (e.g., degrees, publications, recommendation letters).
Credential Evaluation (If Required): For foreign degrees (e.g., via WES or ECE).
 
4. Medical Examination (Required for AOS/Consular Processing)
~$200–$500 (paid to a USCIS-approved civil surgeon or panel physician).

Ebirungi byaffe

Nga omukulembeze mu nsi yonna mu kuwa empeereza y'okwebuuza ku bantu abayingira mu ggwanga, bulijjo tunyweredde ku ndowooza y'obuweereza eya "okuyunga ebirooto n'okusitula amaato okugenda mu biseera eby'omu maaso" okuva lwe twatandikibwawo. Tuli beetegefu okuwa buli kasitoma aloota okubeera n’okukola ebweru w’eggwanga eby’okugonjoola ensonga z’okuyingira mu nsi ezisinga okuba ez’ekikugu, ezifaayo, era ezijjuvu. Ekigere kyaffe kikwata ku mawanga n’ebitundu ebingi okwetoloola ensi yonna, nga tukolagana nnyo n’ebitongole ebitongole bingi ne ttiimu z’abakugu mu by’amateeka okulaba ng’obukuumi, mu mateeka, n’obulungi bwa buli mutendera gw’enkola y’okuyingira mu nsi.