United States:
EB-2 NIW Visa
For tech professionals, founders, and researchers with advanced degrees or exceptional ability whose work drives innovation and can demonstrate clear benefit to the U.S. national interest.
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For tech professionals, founders, and researchers with advanced degrees or exceptional ability whose work drives innovation and can demonstrate clear benefit to the U.S. national interest.
You need to meet both EB-2 eligibility and the National Interest Waiver (NIW) test.
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) process is longer than EB-1A and can take a couple of years or more, depending on your nationality. While you wait, you may consider obtaining an O-1A visa, a non-immigrant visa that allows you to live and work in the U.S. during the process.
Typical government fees:
We review your profile to assess if you meet core requirements.
We develop a preliminary strategy that includes:
We handle every detail using proven best practices to maximize your chances.
We manage the recommendation-letter process end to end – from choosing the right voices to integrating signed letters into a cohesive case narrative.
We tie everything together and guide the reviewer through the big picture and profile positioning down to the details of your achievements, preparing a convincing, evidence-backed narrative for how you meet each criterion and proactively addressing any potential gaps.
Complete all required forms accurately and in the correct format, ready for submission.
Your case is submitted to USCIS for assessment.
We help you navigate the process, understand USCIS communications, and track your case status.
Processing time: 12-18 months with regular processing or 45 days with premium processing.
An RFE (Request for Evidence) or NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny), while rare in our practice, may occasionally occur, especially if the applicant's profile is not ideal.
If such a notice is issued, we will help gather additional materials and prepare a prompt and thorough response to fully address all USCIS questions and provide additional evidence.
What this means:
After I-140 approval, you must wait until your “priority date” is current – meaning a green card is available for your category and country. For most applicants, this wait is short. However, those born in high-demand countries (like India or China) may face delays of several months to years.
While you wait, you may consider obtaining an O-1A visa, a non-immigrant visa that allows you to live and work in the U.S. during this time.
For applicants in the United States: You must complete a medical examination with a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. We will help you prepare and submit the required forms for adjustment of status to complete your case.
For applicants outside the United States: You must attend a medical examination in your country of application and schedule a consular interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. Timeline depends on appointment availability at the embassy. Upon successful completion of your interview, you will receive a visa stamp in your passport allowing entry to the United States.
Processing time: 3–5 days (inside the U.S.); outside the U.S. – depends on consular appointment availability.
You will receive an envelope containing your Welcome to the United States brochure and your Green Card.
You’ll officially become a U.S. permanent resident – with the freedom to live and work anywhere in the U.S., no employer sponsorship required.
To qualify, you’ll need to meet the EB-1A visa eligibility criteria, file Form I-140, and then proceed with Adjustment of Status (if in the U.S.) or Consular Processing (if abroad). Once approved, you and your dependents become lawful permanent residents.
After holding a green card for 5 years, you may apply for U.S. citizenship if you have continuous residence, at least 30 months of physical presence, good moral character, 3 months in your state/district, and can pass the English and civics tests.
Whether you want full hands-on support, guided independence, or just to check if you qualify – we’ve got a path for you.
The total time to obtain a green card through EB-2 NIW is usually well over a year and, depending on your country of chargeability, may extend to several years:
If USCIS finds the petition incomplete or not yet approvable, they typically issue an RFE (Request for Evidence) or a NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) first.
In our practice we work to preempt issues:
Still, some profiles remain borderline. Even the best presentation cannot overcome fundamental gaps, and USCIS may ultimately deny the petition.
If that happens, typical next steps include:
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is what makes this green card route unique – it waives the requirement for a U.S. job offer and employer sponsorship.
Normally, EB-2 applicants need a permanent job offer and a labor certification (PERM), but NIW applicants can self-petition if they prove their work serves the national interest of the United States.
To qualify, you must show that:
No. That’s the core benefit of the National Interest Waiver – you do not need a job offer, U.S. employer, or labor certification (PERM) to qualify. You can apply entirely on your own (self-petition), as long as you can demonstrate that your work:
This makes the EB-2 NIW especially attractive to researchers, entrepreneurs, policy experts, health professionals, and others whose work serves the public good – even if they aren’t tied to a specific employer yet.
However, you will need to outline your endeavor – that is, explain what you plan to do in the U.S. to contribute to the national interest. This is typically a form of employment, an entrepreneurial venture, or another significant public role.
Most of our cases come from tech or business professionals and startup founders. We regularly support product leaders, technical executives, growth marketers, researchers in applied AI, venture-backed startup founders, and other innovators building high-impact work in the U.S. Whether you’re a scientist publishing in top journals, or a founder building a category-defining product – we know how to shape your case around your unique story and strengths.
The best way is to request an EB-2 NIW eligibility assessment. We’ll look at your profile and see if it fits official criteria and the basic eligibility requirements.
To learn about the package best suited to your situation, please request a personal consultation.
Our pricing philosophy is simple: we aim to deliver superior quality and depth of work at the best possible price. We are not the cheapest option on the market – but we are significantly more affordable than traditional law firms or old-school professional service providers, while at the same time offering much more.
Why do we believe we offer the best value for money?
In short: we deliver more value, deeper involvement, and stronger results – at a fraction of the cost of traditional firms.
We reject far more clients than we take on. Our first step with every client is to carefully evaluate how their profile fits the Global Talent criteria: what strengths they bring, where the gaps are, and whether those gaps can realistically be addressed.
Only when we are convinced that we can build a strong case with a high probability of success do we propose cooperation. We are always honest about how we perceive your chances and what we can do to improve them:
This way, if we agree to work together, you can be confident that we truly believe in your chances.
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"They cared to understand the Web3 cybersecurity to deliver a winning case"
"Moved from US to UK on Global Talent thanks to CSMPLT"
“Delivered winning strategy tailored for tricky VC profile”
"Cut time to ILR by switching to Global Talent"
"Approved for US and UK in record time with CSMPLT"
"They understand mobile apps — and how to package it for visa"
"I focused on my startup, they delivered visa approval"
"Translated abstract CEO work into criteria-matching proof"
