Who qualifies? Researchers, entrepreneurs, clinicians, policy experts, and professionals driving advances in STEM, public health, energy, infrastructure, education, or other fields with broad impact. Evidence typically includes publications and citations, patents, grants or venture funding, product adoption metrics, media coverage, contracts, and expert letters.
Building a winning record:
- Substantial merit & national importance: Frame the societal problem, the market or policy gap, and the scale of impact.
- Well‑positioned: Show past achievements, a credible plan, resources, partnerships, and traction.
- Balance of factors: Connect your track record and proposed work to U.S. needs and public benefit.
Practical tips: draft a concise endeavor plan, map evidence to each prong, and include expert letters that explain why your work matters beyond your employer. The NIW’s flexibility makes it a premier option for mission‑driven professionals.
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