A software developer from India recently achieved approval for their EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, despite receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE) that challenged all three prongs of eligibility. The approval came in February 2026, following a timeline that began with the filing in July 2025.
Key Details:
- NIW Filed: July 2025
- RFE Issued: September 2025, challenging all three prongs of eligibility
- RFE Response Submitted: December 2025
- Approval Received: February 2026
- No PhD, citations, or approved papers at the time of filing
This case highlights that the NIW process can be more about effectively framing one’s impact and national importance rather than strictly meeting traditional academic qualifications. The developer’s experience serves as an encouraging reminder for others who may feel underqualified for the NIW process.
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Source: r/EB2_NIW