In the world of immigration to the United States, the path to obtaining the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) visa stands out as a unique opportunity for highly qualified professionals who wish to make a significant contribution to the country's progress. This visa waives the need for a job offer and employer sponsorship, and is the most sought after by professionals with solid careers who want to live a new life in America.

There is a shortage of professionals in the United States in areas that are essential to the country's progress and the well-being of society, such as medicine, engineering, aviation and information technology. The greater the shortage of these professions in the United States, and the better the applicant's CV, the greater the chance of getting a green card under the EB-2 NIW category. Find out now about professionals who have high approval rates for EB-2 NIW visas:

Doctors

Doctors are specialized professionals who generally have extensive experience, which is excellent for getting approved for a green card. Medicine is also essential for the well-being of the population, which makes it even easier for doctors to be approved for immigration. The average annual salary of a doctor in the United States is 238,000 dollars, making it one of the best-paid professions in the US.

The American Medical Association estimates that by 2034 the United States will need up to 124,000 new doctors to meet the country's demand. Of these professionals, up to 48,000 are primary care physicians, up to 30,000 are surgeons, and up to 13,000 are from different medical specialties.

The shortage of doctors in the United States also affects the state's public and private health systems. That's why the Tennessee Senate passed Senate Bill No. 1451 in 2023, which makes it easier for foreign medical graduates to enter the state as of July 2024.

Read more here about how a doctor can get his green card

Dentists

Brazilian dentistry is internationally recognized for training excellent dentists. If you are a dentist seeking approval for a US EB-2 NIW visa, you should focus on demonstrating how your specialized skills and professional achievements positively impact the local community and the health of your patients.

According to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services, more than 13,000 dentists are currently needed to meet the country's demand for dental services. This positions experienced dentists on the path to success in the EB-2 NIW immigration process.

If you are a dentist, find out more about how to get your Green Card by clicking here.

Pilots

The profession of airline pilot has a record number of green card approvals, both because of the very high qualifications of its professionals and because of the number of working pilots, which is declining due to the ageing population in the United States.

As aviation has a maximum age limit of 65 years to operate in the United States, this creates a recurring demand for professionals in the sector. By emphasizing the relevance of their experience in a sector that is essential to the country's economy and security, a pilot can build a strong case and pave the way for approval for an EB-2 NIW green card.

Read more about hereif you are a pilot and want to immigrate to the United States.

Programmers

The American technology market is the one that employs the most people in the world: there are around 4.4 million software programmers in the US alone. With the largest companies in the sector located in Silicon Valley, California alone is home to 258,000 professionals. The sector is essential for the progress and defense of the United States, and pays its professionals well.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, a software developer has an average annual salary of 132 thousand dollars. Many Brazilian programmers already work for American companies in a home office format, and it is possible to use this experience to write a more solid case and consequently get approved for a Green Card under the EB-2 NIW category.

Read more here about how a programmer can get a Green Card.

Engineers

This is the ideal time for an engineer to immigrate to the United States. In addition to the profession being in an area considered strategic for American immigration to facilitate the approval of Green Cards ( STEM professions - science and technology), the American government sanctioned the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, providing for massive government investment in infrastructure by 2026.

US$1.2 trillion will be invested in infrastructure, creating bridges, roads, transit systems, dams, airports, rail lines, sanitation, power plants and much more, creating opportunities for American engineers and immigrants. The need for professionals in a strategic area is excellent for more Brazilian engineers to obtain their EB-2 NIW Green Cards.

If you are an engineer and want to immigrate to the USA, read more here.

Psychologists 

The United States needs mental health professionals: according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, there is a shortage of more than 8,000 mental health professionals in the country.

With an average annual salary of 100,000 dollars, a psychologist can work in the clinical or organizational field in the United States, treating patients or providing services to large organizations. Essential for the well-being of the population, psychology is also an important profession for American immigration, and experienced psychologists have a high chance of obtaining a Green Card under the EB-2 NIW category.

Find out more about how a psychologist can get a Green Card here.

Entrepreneurs

Getting a green card also involves investing in the United States. If you have the capital to open a company in the US and meet US immigration requirements, you may be eligible for an EB-5 visa. 

Investing in the United States is an excellent option for you and your family to obtain your respective green cards.

Read more here on how to get a green card by investing in the United States.

EB-2 NIW Visa: Requirements

Different professions can immigrate to the US: if you have a bachelor's degree, more than five years of professional experience, and exceptional or extraordinary skills in your field, you may be eligible for a green card.

And, if you are approved for a Green Card under this visa category, your spouse and children under the age of 21 will also be granted their respective Green Cards.

All this without you needing a previous job offer in the United States. 

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