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Advance to America — EB1 & NIW Pathway

The EB1 and EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) pathways offer high-achieving professionals, researchers, and innovators the opportunity to obtain U.S. permanent residency without employer sponsorship. Openworld Consult provides expert, strategic guidance to help you build a strong, approval-ready petition.

What is the EB1 & NIW Pathway?

The EB1 and EB2 NIW are self-petitioned U.S. immigration pathways designed for individuals whose work demonstrates extraordinary ability or national importance to the United States.

These pathways allow qualified applicants to pursue permanent residency based on merit, impact, and future contribution—rather than job offers or labour certification.

  • No employer sponsorship required

  • Direct pathway to U.S. permanent residency (Green Card)

  • Self-petitioned application process

  • Flexibility to work, research, or build ventures

  • Eligibility to include dependants

Who is this Pathway for?

The EB1 & NIW pathways are suitable for individuals with proven expertise or exceptional potential, including:

Researchers and academics

Scientists and engineer

Healthcare and life sciences experts

Global Industry experts

Technology and digital professionals

Founders and innovators

EB1 & NIW Categories Explained

Understanding the right category is critical to success

EB1 (Extraordinary Ability)

- For individuals at the very top of their field
- Requires evidence of sustained national or international acclaim
- No job offer or labour certification required

EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)

- For professionals whose work benefits the U.S. national interest
- Waives job offer and labour certification requirements
- Focuses on impact, innovation, and future contribution

Our Process

Our Step-by-Step Process

Discover & Assess

We review your background, achievements, and goals to confirm eligibility and define the strongest strategy.

Strategise & Prepare

We help you build a compelling portfolio, refine your narrative, and prepare all required documents.

Execute & Support

We guide you through endorsement submission and visa filing, staying with you through decisions and next steps.

How Openworld Consult Supports you

Our support goes beyond form-filling. We help you position your achievements in a way that aligns with endorsement criteria and immigration expectations.

Our Support Includes:

  • Eligibility and profile assessment
    Eligibility and profile assessment

  • Endorsing body selection & strategy
    Endorsing body selection & strategy

  • Evidence and portfolio development
    Evidence and portfolio development

  • Personal statement drafting
    Personal statement drafting

  • Personal statement refinement
    Personal statement refinement

  • Recommendation letter guidance
    Recommendation letter guidance

  • Endorsement application review
    Endorsement application review

  • Visa application guidance after endorsement
    Visa application guidance after endorsement

WHY CHOOSE OPENWORLD CONSULT?

  • Deep expertise in self-petitioned U.S. immigration
    Deep expertise in self-petitioned U.S. immigration

  • Expert-led team with academic and industry insight
    Expert-led team with academic and industry insight

  • Clear communication and ethical practice
    Clear communication and ethical practice

  • Strong success record across EB1 & NIW cases
    Strong success record across EB1 & NIW cases

  • Personalised, one-on-one guidance
    Personalised, one-on-one guidance

Your talent deserves to be presented with clarity and credibility.

Take the Next Step Toward U.S. Residency

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