How to get U.S. Green Card with National Interest Waiver?

Why opt for a Green card?

• Lawfully reside ad work in US
• Get permanent residency without a job
• US government issues more than 1million Green card
• 1 million Green Card got issued
• Better career prospect
• Healthcare & social benefits
• Retirement benefits

 

*Want to work in US? Talk to Y-Axis for complete guidance

 

How do you get a U.S. Green Card Visa?

One of the renowned processes through which an individual can obtain a Green card is the National Interest Waiver (NIW).

A national interest waiver is a category of green card given to those who are already contributing or going to contribute to the US national interest through a project or plan.

 

Eligibility Requirements of National Interest Waiver:

The eligibility requirements for national interest waiver are:

• The foreign national must acquire an advanced degree or exceptional science, arts or business ability.
• Candidates must demonstrate that their project or plan will benefit the national interest of the United States. This means that your work will be a potential benefit in terms of education, culture, healthcare, environment, etc.
• The foreign national must plan to work in the field of national importance in the US.

 

 *Want to migrate to the US? Talk to Y-Axis for complete guidance

 

Examples of candidates that NIW will accept:

• A PhD-holding scientist with a contract with an Ivy League university to research immunity-related disorders.
• An industrial engineer with a Master's degree with a unique product idea that had drawn considerable attention and interest from US companies.
• A college professor still teaches Design Thinking to thousands of other engineers.
• A biotechnology engineer is working on devices that help detect body hydration levels.
• A dance teacher

 

They will search for candidates in every category that will benefit their country's economy.

 

 NIW can encompass almost every field but is not limited to specific fields such as:  

 

• Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Science
• Technology
• Culture
• Dance
• Music
• Athletics
• Sports
• Coaching
• Health
• Education
• International relations
• Research
• Journalism

 

Here are some of the industries approved by Whitehouse that help promote national interest. The industries are:

 

• Advanced Computing
• Advanced Engineering Materials
• Advanced Gas Turbine Engine Technologies
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Advanced and Networked Sensing and Signature Management
• Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence
• Autonomous Systems and Robotics
• Biotechnologies
• Communication and Networking Technologies
• Directed Energy
• Financial Technologies
• Human-Machine Interfaces
• Hypersonic
• Networked Sensors and Sensing
• Quantum Information Technologies
• Renewable Energy Generation and Storage
• Semiconductors and Microelectronics
• Space Technologies and Systems

 

Benefits of NIW application:

• You don't need a job offer in the US.
• You don't need an employer.
• NIW only focuses on qualifications beyond a threshold. Instead, it focuses on how it will help the USA.
• As an employer is not required, you can move between jobs freely as long as you would before or after receiving a green card focusing on the intended project or effort.
• A priority date is established, and you can be moved to a faster category of green cards any time you qualify (Employment-Based Category-1, EB-1).
• The qualifying petition Form I-140 is under Premium Processing by paying extra fees to USCIS, reducing the cycle by a few weeks.
• The approved NIW stays valid forever.
• It doesn't matter how often an individual files a NIW petition under another category of green card.

 

Pros for candidates who are present or already working in the US:

• You can establish a priority date that can be moved to any case with any employer in any employment category. The priority date can be pushed to the EB-1 category.
• The H1B extensions can go beyond six years with any employer.
• If an individual has an H1B visa, your spouse can receive employment H-4 EAD and continue its extension.  

 

Cons of NIW application:

• The NIW petition is based on USCIS approval; hence, it cannot be guaranteed.
• It might be difficult for an individual to obtain a specific short-term visa or non-immigrant visa, such as a visitor visa if their file fails, as they would have to show the intention to move to the US permanently rather than a temporary visa. Visas like H-1 and L-1 are prone to this problem.
• An NIW falls under the category of EB-2, for which the application of NIW can take a lot of time. However, if you or your spouse were born in a country that agrees with the US, the completion period could be closer to a year. The government of birth will be considered.
• In the end, the Nation Interest was an excellent option for individuals who have advanced degrees or exceptional abilities and are ready to contribute to the national interest of the United States. Though there are cons, the Pros NIW can be considered an attractive choice for those looking for a Green Card.

 

 *Looking for jobs in US? Search through Y-Axis job Search Services to find the right one for yourself.

 

How can Y-Axis assist you to get a US Green Card?

Y-Axis provides the services below to help a candidate to migrate to the US:

• Requirements: Y-Axis will advise you regarding requirements for the US Green card.
• Funds required: Advise you regarding the funds needed to stay in US
• Application process: Help in completing the application process
• Requirements review: Review your requirements needed to apply for a US visa
• US PR visa: Complete guidance to get a US Immigration