U.S. Green Card

EB-2 NIW
Green Card

How We Help

Cut years off the green card wait. We build concrete EB-2 NIW petitions with tailored evidence, expert strategy, and guided support, fast-tracking your permanent residency.

EB2NIW Visa Background

The EB-2 NIW is a green card that allows professionals to self-petition based on their work being in the U.S. national interest.

We help advanced degree holders and exceptional talent navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

VISA DURATION
Permanent Residence
Direct path to a green card without employer sponsorship. Self-petition available through a national interest waiver.
FAMILY VISAS
Immediate Family
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 qualify as derivative beneficiaries for permanent residency.
PORTABILITY
Self-Petitioned
No employer tie – change jobs freely during or after the process. Your green card is independent of any employer.
INTENT
Priority Date
EB-2 backlog wait times vary by country of birth.

EB-2 NIW Eligibility

Advanced degree professional or exceptional ability plus the three prongs: substantial merit and national importance, well-positioned to advance the endeavor, and waiver benefits the United States.

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Advanced Degree Professional or Exceptional Ability
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Substantial Merit & National Importance
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Well-Positioned to Advance
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Waiver Benefits the United States
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Letters of Recommendation

EB-2 NIW Pricing

Trusted by

As seen in: AdaptiveSecurity, Wordware, Micro1, Trustwell

Ellis Processing

6 Weeks

Ellis Fee

$15,000

Fees Include

Green card and adjustment of status applications (including dependents), case strategy consult, expert reference letter writing, overnight shipping (petition and notice), consulate interview practice with former consulate officer, RFE response (if necessary)

eb2niw Timeline

Evidence

14 days

Letters

14 days

Petition Prep

10 days

Final Review

4 days

Identify strongest criteria and collect supporting evidence.

14 days

Why choose Ellis?

Approach

National Interest Waiver cases hinge on a persuasive argument. Ellis helps craft your case with focused attorney guidance, AI-powered accuracy, and timely communication, replacing the slow and opaque experience that frustrates so many applicants.

  • Dedicated Attorney
  • AI-driven accuracy
  • Live Dashboard
  • Empathetic Comms
Legacy Firms
  • High Paralegal Ratios
  • Manual Tracking
  • Opaque Pricing
  • Slow Replies

EB-2 NIW Green Card FAQ

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is part of the EB-2 green card category. It allows individuals to bypass the employer sponsorship and labor certification (PERM) process if they can show their work benefits the United States as a whole. To qualify, an applicant generally needs to hold an advanced degree or demonstrate exceptional ability, and their work must have substantial merit, national importance, and provide a benefit that justifies waiving the usual job offer requirement.

Testimonials

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TESTIMONIAL
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Ellis is an exceptional immigration partner, delivering fast and knowledgeable service. Their platform makes the process easier than anything I've experienced in over a decade and a half of hiring international candidates to tech companies.
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Chief People Officer, Adaptive Security
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TESTIMONIAL
DAVID GULLEY
From start to finish, Ellis kept us informed and confident, tailoring their approach to our company's specific needs with remarkable attention to detail and results. Their unwavering commitment to client success truly sets them apart in an industry too often marred by complexity.
DAVID GULLEY
HEAD OF GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, TRUSTWELL
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TESTIMONIAL
Filip Kozera
Ellis turned immigration into a competitive advantage for us. Being able to say "we've got your visa covered" helped us close top candidates we otherwise might have lost.
Filip Kozera
FOUNDER & CEO, WORDWARE

U.S. Immigration Solved

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