I’m a bit confused about the EB-2 NIW petition. Prong 1, 2, 3 - are these three separate parts of the petition or something else? What specifically is included in each? I’m handling this myself without an attorney, so I want to understand how it’s all structured.
Detailed breakdown of the topic: EB-2 NIW 2026: full guide
To qualify for EB-2 NIW you need either education (advanced degree) or 3 of 6 criteria — that gives you the right to apply for EB-2. Then your project is evaluated under the three prongs to determine whether it’s an NIW or not. So the prongs are the second step; they’re not about qualifying for EB-2, they’re about the waiver.