An individual granted a national interest waiver is not required to demonstrate a job offer at the time of adjudication of an I-485 although the applicant must intend to pursue work in the U.S. in the area of expertise.
ADVANCE DEGREE OR EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY
SUBSTANTIAL MERIT AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE
ADVANCE THE PROPOSED ENDEAVOR
BENEFICIAL TO THE U.S.
A person seeking PERM exemption must first qualify as either an advanced-degree professional or an alien of exceptional ability. In addition, the applicant must comply with the following requirements: