EB-2 NIW and EB-1A Services
Two Self-Petition Green Card Options
AGS Welt offers EB-2 NIW and EB-1A services for researchers, engineers, physicians, entrepreneurs and professionals with extraordinary ability. Both are employment-based green cards you can file for yourself, with no employer sponsor, no job offer and no PERM labor certification.
Which one fits depends on your record. EB-2 NIW focuses on the national importance of your future work, while EB-1A requires proof that you are at the top of your field. Not sure which applies to you? Our free assessment will tell you honestly.
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
EB-2 National Interest Waiver
Why Professionals Choose EB-2 NIW
No Age Limit
EB-2 NIW has no age restriction. What matters is your qualifications and the national importance of your work.
No English Test Required
USCIS does not require IELTS, TOEFL or PTE scores for an EB-2 NIW petition.
No Minimum Investment
There is no bank balance or investment requirement. Your case rests on your qualifications and your proposed endeavor.
No PERM Labor Certification
You skip the PERM process, which can take a year or more. With premium processing, USCIS decides the I-140 within 45 business days; green card timing then depends on the Visa Bulletin.
Why Professionals Choose EB-1A
No Job Offer Required
You self-petition, so you do not need an employer, a sponsor or a job offer.
Shorter Visa Wait
As of October 2026, EB-1 is current for most countries, while EB-2 has a waiting line. With premium processing, USCIS decides the I-140 within 15 business days.
Eligibility Based on Achievements
Your case is built on what you have achieved: a major award, or at least three of ten criteria such as awards, publications, judging or a high salary.
Eligibility Based on Achievements
Your case is built on what you have achieved: a major award, or at least three of ten criteria such as awards, publications, judging or a high salary.