Analysis of the National Interest Waiver (NIW) Petition Under Federal Immigration Law

Analysis of the National Interest Waiver (NIW) Petition Under Federal Immigration Law

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Yuri A / shutterstock.com  The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an immigration pathway available to certain foreign nationals under the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category of the U.S. immigration system. The NIW allows an individual to seek a waiver of the job offer requirement, including the labor certification […]

National Academy Calls for More Immigrant Visas, No Per-Country Limit

National Academy Calls for More Immigrant Visas, No Per-Country Limit

Editorial Credit: Alisa.strj/ shutterstock.com The National Academy of Sciences has issued a new report urging policymakers to overhaul the U.S. immigration system to retain top talent. The report, prepared by a committee of scientists, professors, and national security experts, recommends that Congress increase the number of employment-based green cards, eliminate per-country caps on high-skilled immigrant visas, and […]