NIW-- National Interest Waiver Overview
The NIW (National Interest Immigrant) is an immigration category established under U.S. immigration law for foreign nationals who have made significant contributions to the national interest of the United States. It is primarily for applicants with special talents and achievements in science, art, business, and other fields.
(More likely to be scientific personnel in the field of academic research; e.g., lawyers, doctors, researchers, architects, engineers, teachers, etc.)
Advantages of NIW
- First priority category, the quota is sufficient
- Short cycle, high success rate
- No employer required, no labor certificate required
- No age, education, English requirements
- You may apply for a green card together with your legal spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21
- There is no requirement for immigration supervision, and the applicant can stay outside America to work and live
- Quality education resources
- A wide range of working fields and numerous occupations
- Less cost, less investment risk
Target population & occupation
- Applicants in the business category
- Finance
- Business owners
- Marketing
- International trade
- Supply chain, etc
- Applicants in the general health sector
- Doctors
- (TCM) Research Physiotherapist, etc
- IT category applicants
- Computer data experts
- Software development engineers, etc
- Manufacturing category applicants
- Mechanical Engineers
- Civil Engineers, etc
Application requirement
＊ Academic qualifications and work experience must be vertical
A-High education: masters degree or doctors degree + more than 3 years of working experience
B-Special skills: 10 years of working experience after undergraduate study
1、Certificate of education
2、Full-time work experience (letter of proof)
3、Professional licenses in relevant fields
4、Proof of income
5、Membership of the association
6、Outstanding contributions
Immigration process and cycle
- 1. Prepare and assemble the complete set of written application materials
(6-8 months) - 2.Submit the I-140 application to USCIS and wait for approval
(8-15 months; 15 working days for EB1A expedited processing) - 3.Wait for NVC notification to pay the visa fee and mail the documents
(2-3 months) - 4.Wait for NVC to complete the processing
(1–3 months) - 5.Wait for the interview letter and medical examination letter from the embassy or consulate
(1–2 months) - 6.Go to the embassy or consulate for the interview. After passing the interview, wait to receive the immigrant visa
(1–2 months) - 7.Visa approved
(7 working days) - 8.Land in the U.S. to activate status
(0–6 months)
Successful CASE
Professional Consulting Services
Can I apply for the EB1A outstanding talent immigration in the United States directly from Vietnam?
No. Hiring a lawyer is not a mandatory requirement for applying for U.S. citizenship, but it largely depends on the complexity of your personal situation. If your situation is relatively simple, such as meeting the required residence period, having no criminal record, being fluent in English, being familiar with the exam content, and having complete and clear materials, you can usually handle it on your own. You can submit USCIS forms, including Form N-400, the application for naturalization, online. However, some people choose to seek the assistance of a lawyer or an EOIR-accredited representative.
How do you prove your accomplishments?
No. Hiring a lawyer is not a mandatory requirement for applying for U.S. citizenship, but it largely depends on the complexity of your personal situation. If your situation is relatively simple, such as meeting the required residence period, having no criminal record, being fluent in English, being familiar with the exam content, and having complete and clear materials, you can usually handle it on your own. You can submit USCIS forms, including Form N-400, the application for naturalization, online. However, some people choose to seek the assistance of a lawyer or an EOIR-accredited representative.
What are the 10 application criteria for EB1A, the outstanding talent immigration program in the United States?
No. Hiring a lawyer is not a mandatory requirement for applying for U.S. citizenship, but it largely depends on the complexity of your personal situation. If your situation is relatively simple, such as meeting the required residence period, having no criminal record, being fluent in English, being familiar with the exam content, and having complete and clear materials, you can usually handle it on your own. You can submit USCIS forms, including Form N-400, the application for naturalization, online. However, some people choose to seek the assistance of a lawyer or an EOIR-accredited representative.
What are the requirements for EB1A immigration?
No. Hiring a lawyer is not a mandatory requirement for applying for U.S. citizenship, but it largely depends on the complexity of your personal situation. If your situation is relatively simple, such as meeting the required residence period, having no criminal record, being fluent in English, being familiar with the exam content, and having complete and clear materials, you can usually handle it on your own. You can submit USCIS forms, including Form N-400, the application for naturalization, online. However, some people choose to seek the assistance of a lawyer or an EOIR-accredited representative.
What exactly is the EB1A Outstanding Individual Immigration Program in the United States that leads to an unconditional permanent green card?
No. Hiring a lawyer is not a mandatory requirement for applying for U.S. citizenship, but it largely depends on the complexity of your personal situation. If your situation is relatively simple, such as meeting the required residence period, having no criminal record, being fluent in English, being familiar with the exam content, and having complete and clear materials, you can usually handle it on your own. You can submit USCIS forms, including Form N-400, the application for naturalization, online. However, some people choose to seek the assistance of a lawyer or an EOIR-accredited representative.
How many times can I apply for naturalization?
No. Hiring a lawyer is not a mandatory requirement for applying for U.S. citizenship, but it largely depends on the complexity of your personal situation. If your situation is relatively simple, such as meeting the required residence period, having no criminal record, being fluent in English, being familiar with the exam content, and having complete and clear materials, you can usually handle it on your own. You can submit USCIS forms, including Form N-400, the application for naturalization, online. However, some people choose to seek the assistance of a lawyer or an EOIR-accredited representative.
- There are complex factors (such as having a criminal record, being out of the country for more than six months at a time, obtaining a green card as a refugee but returning to the country of origin, and insufficient proof of marriage to a U.S. citizen, etc.). It is strongly recommended to hire a lawyer. A lawyer can help assess risks, prepare legal arguments, and respond to the immigration officer's questions, significantly increasing the success rate.
- If you need special exemptions (such as exemption from the English and citizenship tests due to health reasons), it is strongly recommended to hire a lawyer. The immigration authorities are very cautious in reviewing such applications and require professional medical certificates and legal support. Improper handling may lead to serious consequences.
Is a lawyer necessary for applying for American citizenship?
No. Hiring a lawyer is not a mandatory requirement for applying for U.S. citizenship, but it largely depends on the complexity of your personal situation. If your situation is relatively simple, such as meeting the required residence period, having no criminal record, being fluent in English, being familiar with the exam content, and having complete and clear materials, you can usually handle it on your own. You can submit USCIS forms, including Form N-400, the application for naturalization, online. However, some people choose to seek the assistance of a lawyer or an EOIR-accredited representative.
- There are complex factors (such as having a criminal record, being out of the country for more than six months at a time, obtaining a green card as a refugee but returning to the country of origin, and insufficient proof of marriage to a U.S. citizen, etc.). It is strongly recommended to hire a lawyer. A lawyer can help assess risks, prepare legal arguments, and respond to the immigration officer's questions, significantly increasing the success rate.
- If you need special exemptions (such as exemption from the English and citizenship tests due to health reasons), it is strongly recommended to hire a lawyer. The immigration authorities are very cautious in reviewing such applications and require professional medical certificates and legal support. Improper handling may lead to serious consequences.
