Definition
National Interest Waiver
Also: NIW
A waiver of the EB-2 labor certification requirement for work in the national interest.
The National Interest Waiver lets EB-2 applicants self-petition without an employer or labor certification if they can show their work has substantial merit and national importance, that they are well-positioned to advance the endeavor, and that a waiver benefits the U.S.
See also
More immigration terms
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Naturalization
The process by which a green card holder becomes a U.S. citizen.
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Naturalization Ceremony
The public ceremony at which approved naturalization applicants take the Oath of Allegiance.
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Nonimmigrant Intent
A requirement to show you intend to return home after temporary stay in the U.S.
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Notice of Intent to Deny
A USCIS notice that the agency plans to deny a case unless the applicant overcomes specific concerns.
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NVC
National Visa Center — the DOS unit that processes approved immigrant petitions before consular interviews.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.