English » U.S. Visa Services » Immigration Visa - permanent residence permit "green card" » EB-2 Visa - "Advanced Degrees/Exceptional Ability" Persons with exceptional qualifications/abilities » What is the "National Interest Waiver"?
While persons with advanced degrees need both a job offer and a Labor Certification to qualify for the EB-2 immigration visa, both can be waived in case the applicant's work is of "national interest" to the U.S.
This is rather a political term - U.S. authorities have not clearly defined this term.
In general, a "National Interest Waiver" is granted in case the applicant's work
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver Application is to be submitted to the appropriate USCIS Service Center.