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How NIWs are similar to the 'Advance to Go, Collect $200" Monopoly Card

You know the feeling: Advance to Go, collect $200, leave everything and everyone behind.

Did you win the game? Not really. But the drive and sensation you get is something worth experiencing at least once. They make you feel unstoppable.

Well, National Interest Waivers are a lot like getting the “Advance to Go” card. In many ways even better. Waaaay better.

With a National Interest Waiver the U.S. government gives you the opportunity to skip all spaces and Advance to Go. NIWs let you forego the red tape of the immigration process and Advance to Go. You are too good to be rolling the dice, moving your token, and counting spaces.

Having such a wild card brings its set of requirements. The absolute, most important one? Proving to authorities that your proposed endeavor – a well-defined undertaking – has both substantial merit and national importance.

At Visa Business Plans we develop research-backed projects quantifying the prospective impact of an applicant’s proposed endeavor. Our Impact Analysis reports are fully customized documents that have helped dozens of attorneys and their clients obtain their highly coveted NIWs. As pioneers in providing this kind of evidence, our Impact Analysis report is one item neither applicants nor attorneys knew they needed when applying for a NIW.

Want to discuss further? Contact us today at 305.777.0228 for a free consultation.


The information provided in this blog is intended solely for informational purposes. While we strive to offer accurate and up-to-date content, it should not be considered legal advice. Immigration laws and regulations are subject to change, and individual circumstances can vary widely. For personalized guidance and legal advice regarding your specific immigration situation, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified immigration attorney who can provide you with tailored assistance and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.


Visa Business Plans is led by Marco Scanu, a certified coach from the University of Miami with a globally-based practice coaching Fortune 1000 company executives, entrepreneurs, as well as professionals in four different continents. Mr. Scanu advises clients on turnaround strategies and crisis management.

Mr. Scanu received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Cum Laude) from the University of Florida and an MBA in Management from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Mr. Scanu was also a Visiting Scholar at Michigan State University under the prestigious H. Humphrey Fellowship (Fulbright program) with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and high-growth enterprises.

At present, Mr. Scanu is the managing partner and CEO at Visa Business Plans, a Miami-based boutique consulting firm providing attorneys and investors with business planning services in the areas of U.S. and Canadian immigration, SBA loans, and others.


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