How to prove "National Importance" in Your EB-2 NIW Petition.
Posted on May 20, 2025
In my experience most EB-2 NIW cases fail not because the applicant isn’t qualified, they fail because the argument lacks weight.
If you're still talking about “labor shortages,” you’re already losing.
Here's how I draft petitions to win the "National Importance" prong, the way USCIS actually evaluates it. (And yes, economic impact > everything else.)
Getting professional help is recommended.














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