What factors may be considered in determining whether an alien meets the ational interest standard?
To determine whether admitting an alien would be ‘in the national interest’, several factors may be considered including: • Whether the American economy will benefit from the alien’s admission; • Whether the alien will help improve health care; • Whether a U.S. government agency has specifically requested that the alien be admitted; • Whether the alien’s admission will improve training and educational programs benefiting U.S. under-qualified workers and children; • Whether the alien’s admission will help create more affordable housing solutions for the poor, elderly, and children; • Whether the alien’s admission will improve the environment and lead to better usage of natural resources; • Whether the alien’s admission will improve the working conditions and wages of U.S. workers. Typically, aliens who are successful in securing an NIW present cases that establish themselves as having some unique skill, experience, or knowledge, that sets them apart from their professional peers. Docume
