EB-2 NIW or EB-1A: which is easier?
By Attorney Izi Pinho, Esq. · Florida Bar #126610·Published Jan 15, 2026·Reviewed Apr 20, 2026·EB-2-NIW
Answer
EB-2 NIW is significantly easier. The Dhanasar test is about national interest and positioning, while EB-1A requires proof of extraordinary ability at the top of the field (3 of 10 USCIS criteria with a high bar). Senior professionals without international fame typically fare better on NIW.
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