The EB2 National Interest Waiver is often pitched as the easier cousin of EB1A. That framing causes real damage. NIW is not a lower EB1A — it is a different test entirely.


The EB2 National Interest Waiver is often pitched as the easier cousin of EB1A. That framing causes real damage. NIW is not a lower EB1A — it is a different test entirely.

Prepare for your first EB1A consultation with the right documents, questions, and strategy to understand your eligibility before filing.