I just received a job offer now, but I already applied for the NIW. Is there a conflict?

No, in general there is no direct conflict. The EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) is a self-petition based on your own merit, which waives the job offer and the sponsoring employer. For that reason, receiving a job offer after already filing the NIW does not automatically invalidate or disrupt your petition.

The point to watch is indirect. Since the NIW rests on the relevance of your work to the national interest, significant changes in your activity can influence how the case is read. If the new role reinforces your field and your narrative, it adds to the case; if it deviates greatly from what you presented, it is worth assessing the effect.

• The job offer is not required and does not eliminate your self-petition.
• Relevant changes of field or focus deserve to be assessed carefully.
• Keeping coherence between what you petitioned and what you start doing strengthens the case.

Since each situation has its particularities, it is worth reviewing the strategy with a specialist before accepting major changes, ensuring everything stays aligned with the rules in force.

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