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Dec 18, 2025 · To establish eligibility for a national interest waiver, a petitioner must first demonstrate the person’s qualification for the underlying EB-2 visa classification as either a member of the …
USCIS Issues EB‑2 NIW Eligibility Update: New Criteria
Jan 17, 2025 · To qualify for a National Interest Waiver, you first need to qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional or as a person of exceptional ability.
USCIS Policy Update on National Interest Waivers for EB-2 ...
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a significant update to its policy guidance on National Interest Waivers (NIW) for the Employment-Based Second …
USCIS 2025 Update: EB-2 NIW Guidance - thomasvallen.com
Nov 27, 2025 · On January 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published one of the most detailed policy updates on the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) in nearly a decade. …
USCIS Issues Key Clarifications on EB-2 NIW Eligibility in New 2025 ...
On January 15, 2025, USCIS released a significant policy update clarifying eligibility criteria for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions. This new guidance, now part of Volume 6 of the USCIS …
The New Restrictive Interpretation of EB-2 NIW by USCIS: What You …
Jan 31, 2025 · Qualify under the EB-2 category as either an advanced degree professional or a person of exceptional ability. Meet the National Interest Waiver (NIW) criteria, which waive the requirement …
USCIS Updates EB-2 National Interest Waiver Guidelines
Jan 16, 2025 · USCIS has issued new guidance on eligibility and evidence requirements for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions. These updates clarify who qualifies for this pathway, …
USCIS Policy Manual Eligibility Update on EB-2 NIW Petitions
Feb 21, 2025 · While USCIS has always emphasized the importance of meeting the EB-2 eligibility first, this rule is now officially part of the Policy Manual. The new guidelines also offer a more detailed …
New USCIS Policy Guidance on National Interest Waivers for EB-2 ...
Feb 17, 2025 · However, USCIS may waive these requirements if it determines that granting the waiver serves the national interest. To qualify for an NIW, applicants must first demonstrate eligibility under …
USCIS EB-2 NIW Policy Manual Guidance Update
Aug 8, 2025 · For Advanced Degree Professionals applying for the EB-2 NIW, the USCIS EB2 NIW policy manual provides additional clarification on qualifications and how they align with national …
USCIS Releases Updated Guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver ...
Clarifies that a petitioner seeking a national interest waiver must first demonstrate qualification for the underlying EB-2 classification, as either a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, …