An EB-2 NIW petition is evidence-heavy and typically exceeds 500 pages. It must first establish EB-2 eligibility and then justify why the job offer and labor certification should be waived.Core filing components* Form I-140* A 5–10 page Proposed Endeavor Statement written in clear, layperson terms* Extensive supporting evidence showing you are well positioned to advance the proposed endeavorBaseline EB-2 eligibility (must prove one)Option A: Advanced degree* Copy of a U.S. master’s degree or higher, with transcripts* If foreign, a formal credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalencyOption B: Bachelor’s degree + 5 years* Copy of bachelor’s degree* Employer letters verifying at least 5 years of progressive, post-degree experienceProposed Endeavor Statement (5–10 pages)* What you plan to do in the U.S.* Why it matters to the United States* How you will execute and scale the work* Written for a non-technical USCIS officer“Well positioned” evidenceSubmit 3–5 categories of objective, metrics-driven evidence showing past success and future viability:* Intellectual property* Granted or provisional patents, copyrights, or proprietary technology* Usage or traction* Examples: GitHub repository with 500+ stars, software with 1,000+ monthly active users, reports cited in trade journals* Funding or grants* Examples: SBIR grants, angel or institutional investment, SAFE agreements* Contracts or intent* Signed letters of intent or contracts from U.S. clients showing willingness to pay for your product or service* Media or publications* Trade media interviews, industry features, or peer-reviewed publications with citation counts* High salary* W-2s or pay stubs showing earnings above the 90th percentile for your role and location (supported by labor data such as ONET)Recommendation letters (4–6 total)* 2 letters from former supervisors confirming technical skills and role* 4 letters from independent experts confirming national or industry-wide impact* Independent experts should not have worked directly with youExamples of independent experts* A professor who cited your research but has never collaborated with you* A senior executive at a company that uses your technology or methodologyLetters must clearly state U.S. benefit* Example: “His algorithm reduced false positives in bank fraud detection by 15%, improving financial system reliability.”Supporting context and policy alignment* Government reports or initiatives aligning your work with national priorities (e.g., AI, climate, supply chain resilience, public health)* Industry reports showing labor shortages or strategic importance of your field* Field-specific evidence such as government maps or datasets showing need in the exact area you plan to serveObjective documentation with clear metrics is strongly preferred over subjective or aspirational claims.