A: An alien may apply for permanent residence status (Green Card) and seek a waiver of the offer of employment by establishing that his (her) admission to permanent residence would be in the National Interest.

There is no rule or statutory standard as to what will qualify an alien for a National Interest Waiver. The USCIS considers each case on an individual basis.

The procedure is to file the case with evidence to establish that the alien. s admission to the United States for Permanent Residence would be in the national interest.

Q: Who qualifies?

A: Factors that have been considered in successful cases include:

• The aliens admission will improve the U.S. economy.

• The aliens admission will improve wages and working conditions of U.S. Workers.

• The aliens admission will improve educational and training programs for U.S. children and underqualified workers.

• The aliens admission will provide more affordable housing for young, aged, or poor U.S. residents.

• The aliens admission will improve the U.S. environment and lead to more productive use of the national resources.

• The aliens admission is requested by an interested U.S. government agency.