Most EB-2 Green Card cases require two things before a case can move forward: a specific U.S. job offer and a certified PERM labor application proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) can waive both requirements for applicants who can demonstrate that their proposed work benefits the United States enough to justify the exception. What Is the National Interest Waiver? The NIW is not a separate visa category. It is a waiver
