EB-2 NIW: Employer-Free Green Card for Tech Professionals
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Matter of Dhanasar test, evidence requirements, real approval rates. Why NIW is the best path for IT in 2026.
What to do
- Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance
- Applicant is well positioned to advance the endeavor
- It's in the national interest to waive the job offer requirement
What is EB-2 NIW
National Interest Waiver exempts EB-2 applicants from PERM labor certification. Allows self-petitioning without employer sponsorship.
Matter of Dhanasar Test (3 Prongs)
- Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance
- Applicant is well positioned to advance the endeavor
- It's in the national interest to waive the job offer requirement
*Approval rate for NIW in FY2025: 91.3% (USCIS data).*
What to do next
- EB-2 National Interest Waiver — Order
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