Short answer, yes. Private-sector employment does not exclude a person from EB-2 National Interest Waiver consideration. NIW is not reserved for academics or researchers. Still, a senior title, famous employer, or high salary does not establish eligibility by itself. USCIS…
You cannot reliably answer “Am I qualified for EB-2 NIW?” by looking only at your degree, publication count, citations, or job title. EB-2 National Interest Waiver eligibility does not depend on a single scorecard. USCIS first examines whether you qualify…
Short answer: Yes. A person without a Q1 publication may qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver. USCIS does not impose a Q1-journal requirement or a minimum publication count. The case must still establish the underlying EB-2 classification and all…
