EB-2 National Interest Waiver Business Plan | Self-Petition | Avvale
EB-2 NIW Business Plan
A self-petitioned green card for highly skilled professionals. Your petition must satisfy the Dhanasar three-prong framework, we write the evidence package that makes the case for why your work is in the US national interest.
The Three Prongs USCIS Uses to Assess Every EB-2 NIW Petition
In 2016, the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office established the Dhanasar framework, replacing the old NYSDOT standard. Every EB-2 NIW petition is now evaluated against three prongs, and all three must be satisfied.
Substantial Merit & National Importance
Your proposed endeavour must have significant potential benefits to the United States, in areas like STEM, healthcare, education, arts, business, or athletics. The benefit must extend beyond local or regional significance.
Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavour
You personally must be well positioned to advance the work. Evidence includes: education, skills, knowledge, record of success, a plan for future activities, progress to date, and interest from US investors, institutions, or government.
Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Requirement
On balance, it must benefit the United States to exempt you from the normal job offer and PERM labor certification requirements. Self-sufficiency, urgency of the work, and national need all weigh in your favour.
Professionals Who Commonly Qualify for EB-2 NIW
The NIW pathway is open to a wider range of professions than many people realise. If your work has significance beyond your immediate employer, you may have a strong case.
No Employer Sponsorship Required
The EB-2 NIW is self-petitioned, you file your own I-140 without needing an employer sponsor or PERM labor certification. This makes it the most accessible direct green card pathway for independent professionals and entrepreneurs.
Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability
You must qualify as an EB-2 through either an advanced degree (master's or higher, or bachelor's plus 5 years progressive experience) or exceptional ability in your field, defined as a degree of expertise significantly above the norm.
Evidence Package Required
Unlike a visa, the NIW petition requires an extensive evidence package, recommendation letters, publication record, citations, awards, expert opinions. Avvale writes the business plan component and advisory statement that ties this evidence together under the Dhanasar framework.
The EB-2 NIW Documents Avvale Prepares
For EB-2 NIW, the key written documents are a Dhanasar-structured advisory statement (sometimes called a "business plan") and an impact narrative. Here's exactly what we produce.
Dhanasar Advisory Statement
The core written argument for your NIW petition, a structured document that directly addresses all three Dhanasar prongs with evidence citations, specific impact claims, and a compelling narrative for why waiving the job offer requirement benefits the United States.
Proposed Endeavour Description
A clear, specific description of your proposed work in the United States, distinct from your past work, described in terms of national significance and potential impact. USCIS reviews this as the foundation of Prong 1.
Future Plans & Impact Roadmap
For entrepreneurs and researchers: a structured roadmap of what you will accomplish in the US, how it will create economic or social benefit, and why the US specifically benefits from your presence.
Evidence Framework
A structured overview helping your attorney organise supporting evidence, citations, recommendation letters, grants received, publications, media coverage, aligned to the three Dhanasar prongs.
How We Prepare Your EB-2 NIW Documents
Free Consultation
We assess your field, credentials, and proposed endeavour against the Dhanasar three-prong framework.
NIW Brief
Structured questionnaire covering your proposed endeavour, evidence, publications, impact, and future US plans.
Dhanasar Drafting
Advisory statement written to directly address all three prongs with specific evidence and impact claims.
Attorney-Ready Package
Documents formatted for inclusion in your I-140 self-petition package by your immigration attorney.
EB-2 NIW Document Packages
Essential
For professionals with a clear, well-documented proposed endeavour and strong evidence base.
- Dhanasar advisory statement
- Proposed endeavour description
- 3-prong structured argument
- Evidence framework overview
- 1 revision round
- 10–14 day delivery
Standard
Full advisory statement package for researchers, physicians, and STEM professionals.
- Full Dhanasar advisory statement
- Proposed endeavour + impact roadmap
- Future plans document
- Evidence organisation framework
- National importance argument
- 2 revision rounds
- 7–10 day delivery
Premium
For entrepreneurs, complex interdisciplinary work, or RFE response support.
- Comprehensive advisory statement
- Full entrepreneur business plan (if applicable)
- Economic impact analysis
- Dedicated consultant
- Attorney coordination support
- RFE response support
- Unlimited revisions (30 days)
- Rush available
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Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll assess your proposed endeavour against the Dhanasar framework and tell you whether you have a strong case before you commit.
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