Articles and cases

EB-2 NIW: what this visa is, who it fits, and how to get it?

Half of those who come to us “for NIW” come for the wrong thing — an easier green card. NIW is not EB-1A with a lower bar. It is a different exam with different questions, and most denials are for brilliant answers to questions the officer never asked. We set out the three questions he asks, and how those who get through answer them. Current as of 20 September 2026.