{"id":4755,"date":"2024-05-03T22:53:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T22:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asisvisa.com\/?p=4755"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:22:58","slug":"visa-eb-2-niw-tu-tiquete-de-entrada-por-merito-o-talento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asisvisa.com\/en\/visa-eb-2-niw-tu-tiquete-de-entrada-por-merito-o-talento\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Card without marriage: Learn about the EB2 NIW visa for professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You no longer need a job offer or to get married in the U.S. to obtain a U.S. Green Card. If you are a professional with five years of experience, a master&#039;s degree, a PhD, or the equivalent of one of these qualifications, you can apply for an EB-2 visa for national interest purposes, which will allow you to obtain permanent residency in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who applies?<\/strong><br>To apply, you must complete one of these two steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To achieve an Advanced Grade, that is:<br><\/strong>\u2013 Have a master&#039;s degree or a higher education (PhD) or an equivalent qualification.<br>\u2013 Hold a professional degree, bachelor&#039;s degree or equivalent, and more than 5 years of consecutive work experience related to your profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Demonstrate exceptional skill.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply at this stage, you must meet at least 3 of the following criteria:<br>\u2013 Earn a salary above the average for the population in your area.<br>\u2013 To be considered an authority or judge in their area of expertise.<br>\u2013 Have original contributions in academic or specialized journals.<br>\u2013 To belong to a select group of individuals who share the same merit in the area of performance.<br>\u2013 To have held a decisive position within an organization.<br>\u2013 To have published indexed academic or commercial material in their area of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submitting the application inside or outside the U.S. Let me explain!<\/strong><br>There are two ways to submit the application: through Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Status Adjustment: <\/strong>This procedure is done when you are inside the United States, and you have a valid status that you can maintain while you make your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Costs: <\/strong>$715.00 USD + ($1,440.00 USD per applicant) + $300 (If it is a company with less than 25 employees) or $600 (if it has more than 25 employees) Federal Costs Status Adjustment.<br><strong>Waiting time:<\/strong> 8 to 12 months approximately<br><strong>Optional additional value: <\/strong>Premium Processing: $2,805.00 USD to have your application processed in 15 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consular Process:<\/strong> This procedure is performed from your country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Costs:<\/strong> $715.00 USD + ($560.00 USD per applicant) + $300 (If it is a company with less than 25 employees) or $600 (if it has more than 25 employees) Federal Consular Processing Costs.<br><strong>Waiting time: <\/strong>2-3 years approx.<br><strong>Optional additional value: <\/strong>Premium Processing: $2,805.00 USD to have your application processed in 15 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#039;re eligible, you can get a Green Card for you and your family. 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