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Glossary

NIW National Interest Waiver.

A National Interest Waiver lets an EB-2 applicant skip the job offer and PERM requirement when their work benefits the United States.

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What NIW means

USCIS evaluates NIW cases under the three-prong Matter of Dhanasar framework.

Where it comes up

  • Form I-140Form I-140 is the Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, the USCIS petition that classifies someone for an employment-based green card category.
  • PERM: PERM Labor CertificationPERM is the Department of Labor process that shows there are no qualified, willing U.S. workers for a role, required for most employer-sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 green cards.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and processing times change frequently. Confirm current details with USCIS or a licensed immigration attorney.

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