Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 203(b)(2)(B): Primary federal legislation governing National Interest Waivers, specifically the section that allows for waiving the labor certification requirement when in the national interest

8 U.S.C. �� 1153(b)(2)(B): United States Code section that codifies the National Interest Waiver provisions in federal law

8 CFR �� 204.5(k): Code of Federal Regulations section that provides specific regulatory requirements for employment-based immigration, including NIW petitions

USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part F, Chapter 5: Official USCIS guidance document that details policies and procedures for adjudicating National Interest Waiver petitions

Matter of Dhanasar (2016): Precedential case that established the current three-prong test for qualifying for a National Interest Waiver: substantial merit and national importance, positioning to advance the endeavor, and beneficial to US to waive requirements

PERM Labor Certification Requirements: Department of Labor requirements that are typically required for EB-2 petitions but can be waived through NIW; understanding these is crucial for explaining why a waiver is justified

EB-2 Visa Category Requirements: Basic eligibility requirements for the underlying EB-2 category, including advanced degree or exceptional ability qualifications

Form I-140 Requirements: USCIS petition form requirements and supporting documentation guidelines specific to National Interest Waiver cases