EB-1A & EB-2 NIW Green Cards

Two of the most powerful paths to a US green card for high-achieving professionals — both let qualified applicants self-petition, without an employer sponsor or a labor certification. The VisaWizard evaluates your résumé against the exact criteria USCIS uses.

EB-1A

Extraordinary Ability

For individuals at the very top of their field in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. You must show sustained national or international acclaim — either a major one-time achievement (e.g. a Nobel Prize) or by meeting at least 3 of 10 regulatory criteria.

✓Awards & recognition for excellence
✓Membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement
✓Published material about you in major media
✓Judging the work of others in your field
✓Original contributions of major significance
✓Authorship of scholarly articles

EB-2 NIW

National Interest Waiver

For advanced-degree professionals or those with exceptional ability whose work serves the US national interest. The NIW waives the job offer and labor certification. Eligibility follows the three-prong Matter of Dhanasar test:

✓Your endeavor has substantial merit and national importance
✓You are well positioned to advance that endeavor
✓On balance, it benefits the US to waive the job-offer requirement

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