The National Interest Waiver refers to the Second-Preference Employment-Based (EB-2) category.

An individual who possesses an Advanced Degree OR meets the government standard for “Exceptional Ability”, AND whose work can be deemed in the “National Interest” of the government may apply for U.S. permanent residence. This category exempts the individual from the Labor Certification (PERM) requirement (test of the labor market through open market advertising for available U.S. workers).

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