You must hold a Master’s degree or higher that is relevant to your proposed endeavor. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of progressive, post-degree work experience counts. Note that if you rely on the Bachelor’s plus 5 years, we must prove your experience is "progressive" (meaning increasing responsibility) and strictly post-graduation.

This is the foundation of your entire case. You must define specifically what you will do in the U.S. It must be forward-looking and distinct from just being a generic employee.

You must prove your proposed work has merit in a field like business, science, technology, or health.

You must prove you are the right person to execute this endeavor. Your advanced degree is the starting point. Certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect), specialized coursework, and a "unique combination of skills" (e.g., a Product Manager with a CS degree and MBA) that makes you uniquely qualified to solve the problem you identified.

You will need concrete evidence around progress in your field of expertise. Letters of Intent (LOI) from potential customers, letters of references for your work in a critical and emerging technology field such as AI, are some examples of helpful evidence towards a well evidenced EB2-NIW petition.

We look for a track record of relevant success to your field of proposed endeavor. You will need specific proof that your past work mattered and achieved tangible results.

You must prove your work has a broader impact beyond just your employer or clients. We leverage our EB2 NIW experience to construct a narrative around national priority.

You must argue why the U.S. benefits from you specifically, without testing the labor market via PERM.