EB2 NIW Green Card Visa
The EB2 NIW Green Card provides for the waiver of job offer and labor certification requirements for certain advanced degree professionals and individuals of exceptional ability. With denial rates reaching 37% in Q1 2025 and approval rates dropping from nearly 80% to just 43% , the stakes have never been higher for ensuring your endeavor meets the rigorous Matter of Dhanasar three-prong test.
- The person’s proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance;
- The person is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor; and
- It would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and thus the permanent labor certification requirements.
Because the EB2 NIW process provides a streamlined method for obtaining a green card visa, the bar is considerably higher for establishing eligibility.
Our Approach: We ensure your endeavor is in the national interest through rigorous research and identification of documentation SUPPORTING YOUR NATIONAL INTEREST CLAIM. We also provide a thorough economic analysis that validates the impact of your endeavor.
Understanding the EB2 NIW Crisis: Why MANY Applications Fail
Statistics You Need to Know
Recent USCIS data reveals a dramatic shift in EB2 NIW adjudications :
The reality: EB2 NIW denial rates now exceed EB1A denial rates for the first time in history, marking a complete reversal of traditional adjudication patterns.
Top RFE Triggers That Lead to Denials
Based on current USCIS adjudication trends, the most common RFE triggers include :
- Weak National Importance Arguments (Leading Cause)
- Failure to connect endeavor to current federal priorities
- Lack of quantifiable economic impact metrics
- Generic field importance rather than specific endeavor importance
- Insufficient Evidence of Being Well-Positioned
- Missing track record of similar project success
- Lack of third-party validation (funding, awards, publications)
- Vague or unrealistic future plans
- Inadequate Labor Certification Waiver Justification
- Failure to demonstrate urgency of national need
- Insufficient proof that waiver benefits outweigh labor protection
The Three-Prong Dhanasar Requirements
Prong I: Substantial Merit and National Importance
Your proposed endeavor must demonstrate both significant value and potential positive contribution to the United States. Economic impact validation is critical - we ensure quantifiable metrics support your claims.
Prong II: Well-Positioned to Advance the Endeavor
You must prove capability through education, skills, track record, and concrete progress toward your goals. Our analysis validates your positioning through comprehensive credential assessment.
Prong III: Beneficial to Waive Requirements
Musft demonstrate that waiving job offer/labor certification serves the national interest better than protecting domestic workers. Our economic analysis provides the justification USCIS demands.
Essential Elements in Our EB2 NIW Plans
- Strategic presentation of qualifications and achievements
- Gap analysis and strengthening recommendations
- Clear, specific description of your planned professional activities
- Documented national importance justification
- Detailed execution plan with realistic timelines
- Resource requirements and funding strategies
- Success metrics and progress indicators
- Economic Impact Assessment
- Economic benefit calculations (direct and indirect)
- Competitive positioning and market analysis.
What Makes Our EB2 NIW Business Plans Different
1. National Interest Validation
Unlike generic documentation services, we ensure your endeavor genuinely meets the national interest litmus test through:
- Alignment with current federal priorities and executive orders
- Connection to documented national challenges and opportunities
- Clear demonstration of societal benefit beyond personal gain
2. Economic Impact Analysis
Our economic analysis provides quantifiable impact validation including:
- Job creation projections with supporting methodology
- Economic multiplier effects analysis
- Regional and national economic benefit calculations
- Competitive advantage assessments
3. Strategic Positioning Against Current Trends
We address the specific reasons causing today's high denial rates:
- Stronger evidence for all three Dhanasar prongs
- Comprehensive future planning with concrete milestones
- Third-party validation and credibility enhancement
- RFE-resistant documentation strategies.
Ready to Secure Your EB2 NIW Approval?
Don't risk joining the 37% of applicants facing denial. Our comprehensive approach ensures your endeavor meets the national interest test with economic validation that USCIS demands.
Contact us today to discuss how our EB2 NIW business plans can position your case for success in today's challenging adjudication environment.
Note: We focus exclusively on business plan development and economic analysis. We do not provide documentation services: Our role is ensuring your endeavor meets the requirements for a national interest waiver.