The National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card may be an option for members of the professions holding an advanced degree or its equivalent, or for individuals with Exceptional Ability in the Sciences, Arts or Business who can show that their work is in the national interest.

On December 27, 2016, the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) established a new framework for National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions.

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Physicians in pursuit of lawful permanent residence in the US may be exempt from the PERM labor certification process if they meet requirements for the Physician National Interest Waiver (Physician NIW) green card category. Both primary care physicians and certain specialists may qualify. more »

The JANUARY 2026 Visa Bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant visa numbers during January for “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.” These indicate when the Visa Office (VO) should notify immigrant visa (IV) applicants to submit required documentation regarding Employment-Based Priority Dates (FB). more »