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I’m considering filing a green card through the NIW.\u00a0What are the minimum requirements to apply for an NIW?\u00a0To apply for an NIW, do I have to be both an Advanced Degree Professional and Alien of Exceptional Ability? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The national interest waiver is within the EB2 category and must meet the minimum requirements of EB2 which is evidence of an advanced degree or exceptional ability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’m considering filing a green card through the NIW.\u00a0What are the minimum requirements to apply for an NIW?\u00a0To apply for an NIW, do I have to be both an Advanced Degree Professional and Alien of Exceptional Ability? 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