{"id":14648,"date":"2023-04-12T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T12:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/?p=14648"},"modified":"2023-03-09T22:14:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T03:14:16","slug":"how-many-citations-publications-do-i-need-for-an-eb-2-niw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/how-many-citations-publications-do-i-need-for-an-eb-2-niw\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Citations Publications Do I Need for an EB 2 NIW?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers several alternatives for foreign nationals seeking a US green card<\/a> based on employment. An advantage of employment-based visas<\/a> is the possibility to live and work anywhere in the United States legally.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How many citation publications do EB-2 NIW applicants need? Read on to find a realistic overview.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Employment-based Second Preference vs. National Interest Waiver \u2013 Understanding the Documentation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a subset of the EB-2 visa category that allows applicants to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements of standard EB-2 visas.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NIW applicants<\/a> do not depend on a US employer’s willingness to apply with USCIS on their behalf, as they can self-petition a visa.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Foreign applicants who opt for applying based on an advanced degree must have at least a baccalaureate or foreign equivalent degree plus “five years of post-baccalaureate, progressive work experience in the field.” Documental evidence may include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n