By Elizabeth M. Klarin ( May 11, 2026, 1:39 PM EDT) -- National Interest Waivers to obtain a green card (permanent residence) in the U.S. are getting a lot of attention these days. With large backlogs creating long waits for some people applying for green cards, applying with a request for a National Interest Waiver of the usual labour market testing requirement to complete the process can make green card processing much quicker — if you qualify....