EB-2 NIW Profile Evaluator & Citation Scorer
Test your direct National Interest Waiver (Self-Petition Green Card) approval probability without needing an employer sponsor or PERM labor certification under 8 CFR § 204.5(k)(2).
Step 1: Baseline Educational Threshold
8 CFR § 204.5(k)Step 2: Scholarly & Field Influence Metrics
Step 3: Proposed Endeavor (National Importance)
Calculated using the 3-Prong Matter of Dhanasar precedent, citation thresholds, and White House Critical Technologies priorities.
Matter of Dhanasar 3-Prong Audit
Your proposed endeavor aligns with designated U.S. Critical & Emerging Technologies or public health mandates with national, prospective impact.
Your record of 45 citations, published papers, and advanced degree proves past record of success and field influence.
The urgent national interest and specialized nature of your endeavor make standard Department of Labor PERM recruitment impractical.
Tailored Evidence Strategy
- Utilize Form I-907 Premium Processing (45 calendar days USCIS adjudication response) to eliminate long multi-year processing delays.
Statutory Framework: How USCIS Adjudicates EB-2 National Interest Waivers
1. Advance Degree (8 CFR § 204.5(k))
You must demonstrate either an official U.S. Master's / PhD (or evaluated foreign equivalent) OR a U.S. Bachelor's plus 5 years of progressive post-degree experience.
2. Matter of Dhanasar Precedent
Replaced the older NYSDOT test in 2016. It focuses on the prospective national impact of your endeavor and whether you possess the tools to successfully advance it.
3. Form I-907 Premium Processing
Under current USCIS regulations, EB-2 NIW petitions qualify for 45 calendar day premium processing for a federal filing fee of $2,805.