What Attorneys Won’t Tell You About the EB2-NIW Process

John Carleen

Published on: 02/06/2026

The EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) process has become a hot topic in recent years, especially for international students and professionals looking to secure a path to permanent residency in the United States. Attorneys across the country are marketing this process as a fast-track green card solution, especially for those who don’t have employer sponsorship. But what many people don’t know is that this process is not for everyone, and many are paying thousands of dollars before they realize they were never qualified in the first place.