You may encounter many roadblocks between you and your ability to reside legally in the United States. Well, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers certain waivers that may assist you in overcoming these obstacles. Namely, there is such a thing as a national interest waiver. Without further introduction, please follow along to find out the purpose of a national interest waiver and how a proficient green card lawyer in Milwaukee, WI, at Sesini Law Group, S.C., can help you determine whether you can and should apply for one.
What is the function of a national interest waiver?
First of all, a national interest waiver is an option within the EB-2 visa type. Now, an EB-2 visa is an employment-based visa specifically designated for individuals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability in a certain field of work. Therefore, a national interest waiver may apply to this visa type if, as the name suggests, an individual’s employment would be of national interest to the United States.
An example of an individual who may automatically qualify for this is a physician who is willing and able to perform medical procedures on United States residents living in deprived or underserved regions. With this, you should also note that a national visa waiver would allow an individual to enter the United States legally without necessarily needing a job offer or labor certification beforehand.
How do I apply for an EB-2 national interest waiver visa?
Essentially, to apply for an EB-2 national interest waiver visa, you must file Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. With this, it is worth mentioning that you may file this petition yourself. Usually, you must have your sponsoring employer file on your behalf. This is because, to reiterate, this waiver means that you do not require a job offer and therefore a sponsoring employer just yet.
Further, you must supplement your Form I-140 with sufficient evidence that you qualify for this waiver. Such evidence is usually considered on a case-by-case basis, but nonetheless, it should be comprised of the following:
- Clips of media coverage regarding you and your history of successes in your work field.
- Copies of your resumé, academic degrees, and certifications relevant to your work field.
- Proof of the awards you have received for your accomplishments in your work field.
- Recommendation letters written by your colleagues in your work field or similar.
- Any proof of ownership over certain pieces of intellectual property (i.e., patents).
- An outline of a project plan you wish to pursue in your work field in the U.S.
In conclusion, before entering the immigration arena, you must retain the services of a talented green card lawyer in Milwaukee, WI. Reach out to Sesini Law Group, S.C. today.