The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a pathway for highly skilled foreign engineers to obtain lawful permanent residence (a green card) in the United States without needing a job offer or labor certification. To qualify, applicants must hold an advanced degree or possess exceptional ability in their engineering field. Additionally, they must demonstrate that their work will significantly benefit the U.S. economy or society, making it in the national interest to waive the labor certification requirement.