The EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visa is an immigrant visa that makes it possible to obtain a Green Card without needing to find an employer or invest money. Unlike the regular EB-2 visa, here you can waive the ‘sponsorship’ of an American company — if you can prove that your work is important for the interests of the U.S.
In practice, this means: if you are smart, useful, motivated, and contribute to society — you have a chance for permanent residence in the United States.
It’s like coming to the country and saying:
‘Listen, I don’t need an employer, I know what I’m doing. Here are my achievements, here’s my plan — you can see this benefits the country!’
And — if everything is properly prepared — the U.S. agrees.

Education & Social Initiatives
— Teachers, curriculum developers, founders of educational platforms, social activists.

Science & Technology
— Biologists, medical professionals, engineers, IT specialists, analysts, and innovators developing new solutions.

Business & Analytics
— Entrepreneurs, economists, and consultants with proven cases of successful implementation.

Ecology, Urbanism & Sustainable Development
— Architects, environmental analysts, and specialists in sustainable land use.

Digital & IT
— Data scientists, app developers, AI/ML specialists, UX researchers.

Arts & Creativity
— In certain cases, visual artists, designers, and cultural curators — when their work demonstrates measurable social impact

The Importance of Your Work for the U.S.
— It solves problems, improves systems, saves resources, saves lives, or drives innovation.

Your Qualifications and Experience
— Education, publications, projects, presentations, and other proof of expertise.

Why You Should Be Allowed to Work in the U.S. Without an Employer
— Because you will bring greater value by acting independently.