National interest under EB-2 NIW refers to work that has broader value to the United States beyond a single employer or local community. It commonly spans business, STEM, healthcare, culture, and education, especially where the work strengthens U.S. competitiveness, innovation, public health, infrastructure, or sustainability.Common fields that often align well with national interest include:Business, technology, and entrepreneurship* AI researcher* Software engineer* Data scientist* Machine learning engineer* Cloud architect* DevOps engineer* Cybersecurity specialist* Full-stack, backend, or frontend developer* Product manager, program manager, or technical program manager* Business analyst or business data analyst* Digital transformation managerEngineering and advanced manufacturing* Mechanical engineer* Civil or structural engineer* Electrical engineer* Industrial engineer* Manufacturing engineer* Automotive engineer* Aerospace engineer* Robotics engineer* Materials engineer* Chemical engineerEnergy, environment, and sustainability* Environmental engineer* Renewable energy engineer* Solar, wind, or energy systems engineer* Sustainability manager* ESG analyst* Climate risk analyst* Water resource engineer* Waste management specialistScience, health, and biotechnology* Research scientist* Biomedical researcher* Biotechnologist* Clinical research scientist* Molecular biologist* Immunologist* Pharmacologist* Medical doctor or surgeon* Public health specialist* EpidemiologistInfrastructure, logistics, and policy* Operations manager* Supply chain manager* Logistics specialist* Urban planner* Transportation engineer* Economist* Policy analystAgriculture, food, and natural sciences* Agronomist* Agricultural scientist* Food technologist* Marine biologist* OceanographerAdvanced computing and mathematics* Statistician* Applied mathematician* Computer vision engineer* NLP engineer* Quantum computing researcher* Blockchain developer* IoT or embedded systems engineer* Systems or network engineer* Software architectDesign, media, and human-centered fields (when impact is scalable or systemic)* UX researcher or UX/UI designer* Industrial or product designer* Game designer or developer* Animator, VFX artist, or 3D artist* Technical writer* Curriculum developer (especially STEM)* Education researcher* Human–computer interaction specialistWhat matters most is scope and impact. The work must go beyond local or routine practice and show broader benefit.For example:* A dentist opening a standard private clinic serves local interest and is usually insufficient.* A dentist creating a training program for rural dental assistants or improving access to care at scale supports national interest and is much stronger.USCIS focuses less on job titles and more on whether the proposed endeavor addresses a meaningful U.S. need and whether you are well positioned to advance it.