Is clinical experience required to apply for the EB-2 NIW in the health field?

Clinical experience is not required to apply for the EB-2 NIW in the health field. The category recognizes different forms of contribution to the national interest of the United States, and clinical practice is only one of them.

Those who work mainly outside of direct patient care can also build a solid case by demonstrating the value and reach of their work. Activities that tend to be relevant include:

• Scientific research and the development of new health technologies.
• Teaching, training professionals and producing knowledge.
• Contributing to policies or processes that impact the sector.

What matters is presenting concrete evidence that your work is relevant and has the potential to broadly benefit the country. Because each case is assessed individually, check the current requirements with USCIS and consider the support of a trusted specialist.

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