The following list is a composite of possible factors which may indicate that a national interest waiver is the best approach for applying for a permanent residency green card. It is important to note that the list is a compilation of several factors which have been successfully used in the past to support a national interest waiver application. Under the new In Re New York State Department of Transportation standards, they may no longer be applicable.

• Evidence that the foreign national can increase the U.S.'s global competitiveness
• Evidence that the foreign national can create U.S. jobs through innovative corporate planning
• Letters from corporate executive officers confirming the foreign national's business expertise and how (s)he assisted in improving performance within the company and strengthening the company's competitive position
• Letters from corporate executive officers confirming the saving of jobs in certain areas
• Letters from corporate executive officers demonstrating that the foreign national is needed to turn a business entity around
• Letters from prospective business customers confirming the future purchase of products
• Evidence that the foreign national was hired by a company to preserve jobs
• Evidence that the foreign national's ability in a specific area of business management
• Evidence that the foreign national can stimulate growth in the U.S.'s telecommunications structure
• Evidence that the foreign national as a record of promoting U.S. exports and international trade
• Evidence that the foreign national is the owner of a small business which competes with larger businesses
• Evidence that the foreign national is self-employed or otherwise employed in a position that is not amenable to the traditional labor certification process
• Evidence that the foreign national will make significant contribution to cultural or athletic life
• Evidence that there is a shortage of physicians in the area where the foreign national will work
• A Health and Human Services report confirming the lack of medical supplies in the area where the foreign national will work
• Evidence that the foreign national not only is making a significant contribution in high level medical research, but that (s)he is from a country where political and economic conditions make it impossible for the foreign national to continue to contribute to world and public health
• General evidence that the foreign national is recognized as an expert from peers and government officials
• An extract from a Presidential speech emphasizing the foreign national's importance to the U.S.
• A recommendation form a U.S. Congressman
• A recommendation from a U.S. Governor
• Letter from Director of Economic Development confirming the importance of the foreign national's work
• Letters of support from leaders within academia
• Evidence that the foreign national is a member of professional associations
• A Time magazine article mentioning the foreign national's work
• Evidence that the foreign national has authored numerous papers, publications, etc.
• Evidence that the foreign national has had many articles published about the person's expertise
• Evidence that the foreign national has been internationally recognized
• Evidence that the foreign national has obtained his/her Ph.D. degree
• Evidence that the foreign national has spoken, lectured, or taught on the academic level in many places around the world
• Evidence of the foreign national's past successes in his/her field of endeavor
• Evidence that the foreign national has participated in a large research project
• Evidence that the foreign national has a unique set of expertise and experience