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NIW recommendation letters are one of the critical elements of the NIW petition that can greatly influence your chances of success. Read on for our tips and tricks on curating effective recommendation letters to ensure a strong case.<\/p>

National Interest Waiver (NIW)<\/h2>

The\u00a0National Interest Waiver (NIW)<\/strong>\u00a0is typically used in EB-2 visa applications. The\u00a0EB-2<\/strong>\u00a0visa is an employment-based immigrant visa for those with\u00a0exceptional ability<\/strong>\u00a0or an\u00a0advanced degree<\/strong>\u00a0in their field (arts, sciences, or business<\/strong>). This visa leads to permanent residency or a\u00a0green card<\/strong>, thus allowing you to live and work in the U.S. permanently.<\/p>

The NIW\u2019s purpose is to forgo the often laborious process of securing a PERM labor certification and, by extension, the job offer requirement of most employment-based visa categories. Securing an NIW proves that there is a lack of available U.S. workers for your specialized job. In addition, it demonstrates that you will bring significant benefits to the United States.<\/p>

Thus, by applying for an NIW, you are requesting the USCIS<\/a>\u00a0waive<\/strong>\u00a0the labor certification and job offer requirements, allowing you to\u00a0self-petition<\/strong>\u00a0or file\u00a0Form I-140<\/strong>\u00a0on your own rather than having a U.S. employer sponsor your petition. This grants you freedom in choosing where to work. You can also invest in your own business.<\/p>

However, before securing an NIW, you must first meet the EB-2 requirements. Read our comprehensive EB-2 visa guide for more information on this.<\/p>

Assuming you have met the EB-2 visa requirements, you now need also to meet the NIW\u2019s three-prong test:<\/p>

  1. Your proposed endeavor must have substantial merit and national importance.<\/p><\/li>

  2. You must be well-positioned to advance your proposed endeavor.<\/p><\/li>

  3. You must demonstrate that it would benefit the U.S. to waive the PERM labor certification and U.S. job offer requirements.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>

    Purpose of NIW Recommendation Letters<\/h3>

    Strong NIW recommendation letters can attest to your significant contributions to your field. These recommendation letters bridge your contributions to your field or achievements and the USCIS adjudicator. Remember, the USCIS adjudicator will likely not be an expert in your field, and this is why including a couple of strong recommendation letters can help convince them of the significance of your proposed endeavor.<\/p>

    These NIW recommendation letters serve their purpose to advocate for your abilities and affirm your potential to impact the United States on a national level positively. They allow other experts in your field and persons with authority to vouch for your work\u2019s significance, which helps your case.<\/p>

    These letters can help you demonstrate:<\/p>