From O-1 to EB-1 to NIW: How High-Achievers Secure a U.S. Green Card Without Detours
The U.S. attracts top scientists, founders, artists, and executives with a menu of merit-based pathways that can lead to a permanent Green Card. Among the most powerful are the EB-1 for extraordinary ability, O-1 for extraordinary achievement, and NIW (National Interest Waiver) under the EB-2 category. Each option has its own evidence framework, timing advantages,…