Yes. That is the point of the national interest waiver. The applicant self-petitions and does not need a US employer or labour certification, provided they qualify for EB-2 and satisfy the three Dhanasar prongs. They must still show a credible plan to work in their proposed endeavour in the US, and evidence of contacts, letters of interest from potential partners or employers, or committed funding can help. We assess whether the plan is specific enough, and whether the applicant's record makes them well positioned to carry it out, before the petition is drafted with US counsel.

Often, but it must be shown properly and consistently. A Bangladeshi master's degree from a recognised university, or a four-year bachelor's degree followed by five years of progressive post-degree experience, usually supports advanced-degree eligibility if a credential evaluation confirms US equivalence. Three-year pass degrees, diplomas and combinations of qualifications need closer analysis and sometimes rule out the advanced-degree route, leaving exceptional ability or further study as the alternatives. We review transcripts, certificates, mark sheets and experience letters early, because a weak threshold case undermines an EB-2 NIW visa petition however strong the national interest arguments may be.

National importance looks at the potential prospective impact of the work, not simply the applicant's job title or the importance of the industry. Endeavours in areas such as healthcare, engineering, technology, clean energy, research or job-creating businesses can qualify if the petition explains concretely how the work has broader implications beyond one employer or client. Generic claims about a field being important to America rarely succeed on their own. We help clients define a specific endeavour, support it with government reports, data and expert letters, and test it critically before the EB-2 NIW visa petition is finalised.

There are several stages. Preparing a well-evidenced petition usually takes weeks to a few months, depending on how quickly letters and records arrive. USCIS adjudication of the Form I-140 can be shortened with premium processing. After approval, the applicant's priority date must be current under the worldwide EB-2 category in the Visa Bulletin, which has involved waiting times in recent years. The National Visa Center and Dhaka interview stages then follow, and 2026 has seen interview disruption. We give a staged estimate based on current information and update it as the Visa Bulletin and consular conditions change.

The standards are different rather than simply lower. EB-1A requires sustained national or international acclaim and placement at the top of the field. An EB-2 NIW visa requires advanced-degree or exceptional-ability eligibility plus a nationally important endeavour the applicant is well positioned to advance. Many accomplished Bangladeshi professionals fit the second test better than the first, particularly earlier in their careers. EB-1 has generally had a shorter worldwide queue, so strong candidates sometimes file both petitions in parallel. We compare the two against the client's actual evidence and advise with US counsel on the better route.

TRW is a Bangladesh law firm. We lead strategy discussions with the client, document the proposed endeavour, verify Bangladeshi degrees and employment records, prepare draft petition materials and exhibits, manage referees and advise on Bangladesh tax, property and foreign exchange issues. US-licensed immigration counsel review the case under US law, sign and file the petition, and represent the client before USCIS and in consular matters. TRW does not itself represent clients before USCIS or US consulates. We coordinate the two sides so documents, timelines and advice remain consistent throughout the EB-2 NIW visa matter, from assessment to arrival.

Yes. A spouse and unmarried children under 21 can usually obtain green cards as derivatives of the principal applicant, without separate petitions. Their Bangladeshi marriage and birth records, police certificates and translations must be accurate, properly translated and consistent with the principal's documents and with any earlier US visa applications. Where a child is close to 21, the long EB-2 queue makes age calculations critical, so we review dates with US counsel at the start. We also advise on schooling, property, guardianship and powers of attorney where families relocate in stages rather than travelling together.

Options depend on the reasons. US counsel may file a motion to reopen or reconsider, appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office or prepare a stronger new petition. A refiled petition often addresses the gaps more quickly than an appeal, particularly where the problem was thin evidence of national importance or of the applicant's positioning. We review the decision with US counsel, separate evidential weaknesses from legal errors and advise on whether, when and on what evidence to refile. A careful first filing remains the best protection, given current adjudication trends and the cost of starting again.