Definition
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 National Interest Waiver — self-petition for advanced-degree professionals.
The NIW allows an EB-2 applicant to bypass both the job offer and PERM labor certification requirements by showing their proposed work is in the national interest. Eligibility is evaluated under the three-prong Matter of Dhanasar framework.
See also
More immigration terms
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EB-3
Employment-based third preference: skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
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EB-4
Employment-based fourth preference: special immigrants.
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EB-5
Employment-based fifth preference: investor visas.
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ESTA
Electronic System for Travel Authorization for Visa Waiver Program travelers.
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Executive Office for Immigration Review
The DOJ agency that operates the immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.