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We are pleased to share the successful EB-2 National Interest Waiver approval of a chemical biology researcher whose work focuses on developing next-generation therapeutic technologies for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

At VISA2US, we are proud to announce the successful EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for our client, a computational engineering professional specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, and safety validation. The petition was filed in July and approved in September, without a Request for Evidence (RFE).

At VISA2US, we are proud to celebrate a major milestone with our client, a distinguished artificial intelligence (AI) researcher and Data Scientist II at Amazon Web Services (AWS). 

We specialize in helping Ph.D. physicist secured EB-2 NIW approval by positioning his high-energy physics research as a contribution to U.S. scientific leadership and federally supported research priorities.

This case study highlights how an industry-employed AI researcher secured EB-2 NIW approval by framing her work as research-driven innovation with broader national impact. We successfully connected client's human-centered AI work to U.S. priorities in public service delivery, critical infrastructure resilience, and technological leadership.

Since the program was implemented by the US Congress in 1990, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver visa has consistently remained one of the most sought-after but challenging ways for foreign nationals to enter the country. This document is solely for those with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities who can demonstrate that giving them the waiver in exchange for their abilities and knowledge would be in the “national interest” of the US. What qualifies as “of interest” to the country doesn’t always stay the same, though, and with so many changes on the horizon, the trends and predictions of the future of National Interest Waivers are possibly changing, as we’ll discuss here.

For foreign nationals on a green card path, the wait can be long and arduous. However, if you qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, the application process is simplified, and the road to permanent resident status is shortened. The only obstacle is that you must qualify using the three prongs of the National Interest Waiver under US immigration law. What are they, and how can you prove that you qualify? We’ll dive deep into them here.

When you’re a foreign national living in the United States, you need permission from the government to obtain work legally. This is given via an EAD or an Employment Authorization Document. Work authorization is the proof an employer needs to hire you, but it isn’t always given to immigrants or foreign nationals. If you’re waiting for a National Interest Waiver or are on another path to a Green Card, and you already have work authorization, keeping it is a precarious thing. Here, we’ll delve into everything you need to know to get or maintain your EAD when you’re waiting for an NIW or Green Card.