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EB-2 · National Interest Waiver

Self-petition for your green card — no employer required.

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver lets advanced-degree professionals and those with exceptional ability petition on their own — without a job offer or labor certification. We build the evidence and the narrative your case needs, in English or Spanish.

General information, not legal advice. Booking a consultation does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.

California Bar · License 361094 Harvard-trained Former engineer at PayPal & Meta Bilingual · English & Spanish
Attorney Gabriel B. Guillen

Is the EB-2 NIW right for you?

USCIS weighs three factors. A consultation assesses how your background fits — every case is different, and nothing here is a guarantee of any outcome.

01

Advanced degree or exceptional ability

A master's or higher (or a bachelor's plus relevant experience), or a record showing exceptional ability in your field.

02

An endeavor of national importance

Proposed work with substantial merit and broader impact — beyond a single employer or locality.

03

Well-positioned to advance it

Education, skills, a record of progress, and a credible plan that show you are positioned to move the endeavor forward.

Why work with this firm

EB-2 NIW cases are won on evidence and narrative. That is exactly where a cross-disciplinary, technically fluent attorney makes the difference.

Evidence & narrative

We identify the documentation and recommenders your petition needs and frame a compelling national-importance argument.

Inside the systems

Harvard-trained, with senior software engineering experience at PayPal and Meta — fluency with the technical and business contexts many NIW endeavors involve.

Bilingual & responsive

Consultations and representation in English and Spanish, with the responsiveness of a focused firm.

How it works

1 · Consultation

We assess eligibility and map a strategy for your endeavor.

2 · Evidence plan

We identify the exhibits, metrics, and recommenders that strengthen your case.

3 · Petition build

We draft the NIW argument and assemble a clear, persuasive package.

4 · File & track

We file and monitor your petition through to decision.

EB-2 NIW questions

Do I need a job offer or employer for an EB-2 NIW?

No. The National Interest Waiver waives the job-offer and labor-certification requirements that normally apply to EB-2, so you can self-petition.

What counts as an endeavor of national importance?

USCIS evaluates the broader impact of your proposed work. It is assessed case by case — exactly what a consultation reviews for your background.

How long does an EB-2 NIW take?

Timelines vary by country of birth and filing details; premium processing may be available for the I-140. An attorney can estimate a realistic range for your situation.

Can you assist in Spanish?

Yes — consultations and representation are available in English and Spanish.

Ready to map out your EB-2 NIW petition?

Book Your EB-2 NIW Consultation