Why More EB-1A and NIW Cases Are Being Denied in 2025–2026

For many professionals, researchers, physicians, engineers, founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners, EB-1A and EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions remain two of the most attractive employment-based immigration options. Both categories can be powerful because they may allow qualified applicants to pursue a green card without the traditional employer-sponsored PERM labor certification process. EB-1A is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability. EB-2 NIW is designed for qualified applicants whose proposed work may justify waiving the job offer and labor certification requirements because of its benefit to the United States. But in 2025–2026, many applicants are noticing a more

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