EB‑2 NIW Green Card Without Employer Sponsorship
Your research, expertise, or professional achievements could support a path to a US Green Card. We help you assess your eligibility and build your EB‑2 NIW petition—without requiring an employer sponsor or job offer.
EB‑2 NIW approval rate
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Eligibility assessment
Led by Dr. Ergul Celiksoy
California-admitted US immigration attorney with experience securing EB‑2 NIW approvals.
Approval rate based on EB‑2 NIW petitions filed by our firm. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Could You Qualify for EB-2 NIW?
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Approved EB‑2 NIW cases
Work directly with Dr Ergul Celiksoy
Dr. Ergul Celiksoy is a California-admitted US immigration attorney with experience securing EB‑2 NIW approvals for clients seeking permanent residence in the United States. As a PhD-qualified lawyer and academic, he combines an understanding of research and professional achievement with practical petition experience. He builds each case around the client’s proposed work, its national importance, and the evidence demonstrating their ability to advance it.
EB‑2 NIW Experience
Experience securing NIW approvals and developing evidence-based petition strategies.
Academic Insight
A PhD and academic background that help explain the significance of your research and professional contributions.
US Immigration Attorney
Admitted in California, with a practice focused on US immigration law.
Work Directly with Dr. Celiksoy
Discuss your case, evidence, and petition strategy directly with the attorney handling your application.
Why NIW is often the preferred path
The National Interest Waiver removes the steps that slow most employment-based Green Card cases down.
No employer sponsorship required
You file the petition yourself. Your employer does not need to be involved or give permission.
No job offer required
You can apply without a specific offer of employment from a US employer.
No PERM labor certification
The waiver removes the lengthy PERM process, so there is no need to test the US labor market for your role.
Lower evidentiary bar than EB‑1A
NIW does not require EB‑1A’s “extraordinary ability” standard, which opens the route to a much wider range of professionals.
Spouse and children included
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can apply for Green Cards as part of your case.
Premium processing available
Form I‑140 can be decided within 45 business days with premium processing.
Read our recent EB‑2 approvals
A selection of EB‑2 NIW petitions we have recently secured for our clients.
Could Your Background Qualify for EB‑2 NIW?
Researchers, physicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and other professionals may qualify for EB‑2 NIW. The profiles below are a starting point for assessing your eligibility.
Your eligibility depends on your qualifications, achievements, and proposed work in the United States—not your degree or job title alone.
What Makes a Strong EB‑2 NIW Case?
You must first meet the EB‑2 requirements through an advanced degree or exceptional ability. You must then demonstrate the following three elements:
Your Proposed Work Has National Importance
Your planned work must have substantial merit and broader significance for the United States. Its potential impact should extend beyond the interests of a single employer or client.
You Are Well Positioned to Advance It
Your education, experience, achievements, and plans must demonstrate your ability to advance the proposed work.
Waiving Sponsorship Requirements Would Benefit the US
Your case must show why, on balance, the United States would benefit from waiving the job offer and labor certification requirements.
How could your background support these requirements? Request a free assessment to explore your potential case.
EB‑2 NIW Across Professions and Industries
EB‑2 NIW is not limited to academics. We assess the qualifications, experience, and work of physicians, researchers, engineers, technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and professionals across a wide range of fields.
Medicine & Healthcare
Physicians and healthcare professionals conducting clinical research, advancing treatments, or improving healthcare delivery.
Science & Research
Academics and researchers contributing to their fields through scientific projects, publications, and original research.
Engineering
Engineers developing technical projects, improving manufacturing processes, or creating new products and solutions.
Technology & AI
Technology professionals developing products and systems in software, artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning.
Public Health
Professionals working on disease prevention, health data analysis, and initiatives that improve community health.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs and business professionals developing new products or services, with evidence of business progress and clear plans for growth in the United States.
Environmental Science
Researchers and professionals working on climate, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and environmental sustainability.
Finance & Economics
Professionals conducting research and developing projects related to economics, financial systems, markets, or public policy.
Don’t see your field listed? Share your background and experience so we can assess whether EB‑2 NIW may be a suitable option for you.
Your EB‑2 NIW Journey, Step by Step
A clear process, with personalized legal guidance from your first assessment through each stage of your application.
Free Eligibility Assessment
We review your education, experience, and achievements to assess whether EB‑2 NIW may be a good fit for your background and goals.
Case Strategy and Evidence
We help define the work you plan to pursue in the United States and identify the documents, recommendation letters, and other evidence that can strengthen your case.
Petition Preparation and Filing
We prepare and file your petition, explaining how your qualifications and proposed work meet the EB‑2 NIW requirements. Premium processing is available for applicants seeking faster USCIS review.
Green Card Application
After petition approval, we guide you through the next steps toward your Green Card—through a US consulate or, if eligible, from within the United States—when a visa is available.
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure whether this route fits your profile? A free eligibility check usually answers it.
No. The national interest waiver removes the job offer and labor certification requirements, so you can self-petition. You must show you will continue working in your proposed endeavor in the United States.
Yes, and it is one of the more useful routes for founders. The endeavor must be defined around the substantive work and its national significance rather than the company as a business. Evidence of traction, funding, adoption and independent validation matters.
An advanced degree (a master’s or higher), a bachelor’s degree followed by five years of progressive experience in the specialty, or exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business.
Adjudication timing varies, and premium processing is available for Form I‑140. The larger variable is usually the immigrant visa queue: applicants from oversubscribed countries may wait longer for a visa number than for the approval itself.
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can obtain permanent residence as derivative family members.
You share your background through the form. We assess your profile and contact you to discuss whether EB‑2 NIW, EB‑1A or another route fits best. There is no obligation.
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