What is the difference between the EB2 and EB3 visa?
One of the main differences between the EB2 and EB3 visa has to do with the education and experience required to qualify under each cateogry. As previously mentioned, the EB2 visa is the second-preference employment visa and the EB3 visa is the third-preference employment visa. This means that the requirements for the EB2 visa are more strict.
Should I downgrade my GC from EB2 to Eb3?
In the recent Visa bulletin we have seen EB3 has a favorable Priority Date than EB2. Considering this do you suggest to downgrade my GC from EB2 to EB3, hoping the trend for EB3 PD continues to favor since there seems to be more number of EB2 applicants than EB3.
What is the EB2 National Interest Waiver?
The National Interest Waiver is a special sub-category of the EB2 visa for people that will be working in a field that is in the national interest. In this case, you may be eligible to self-petition. This means that you can apply for the EB2 visa without an employer sponsoring you.
Can I change from Eb3 to EB2 on I-485?
Yes, you may be able to. However, before making that decision I recommend discussing it with an experienced U.S. immigration attorney. If someone upgraded from EB3 to EB2 from same employer then in this case he/she can use any PD whoever come first OR have to apply only in EB2 for I-485?
Can my Eb3 case be converted to an EB2?
Often individuals ask whether their current EB3 cases can somehow be converted to EB2s. They will usually mention that they had enough education and/or experience to meet the EB2 requirements at the time the EB3 case was filed. The answer to this is simply, “No.”
Can I transfer my Eb3 priority date to EB2?
This means that it potentially is possible to transfer the earlier EB3 priority date to the later-filed EB2 case with a new or the same employer. In many cases, this means that the individual could have a current or closer-to-current priority date, thus saving many years of waiting to become eligible for permanent residence.
What is the difference between EB-1 EB-4 and EB-5?
EB-4 and EB-5 are special cases; the former is reserved for religious workers while the latter is reserved for investors. Each of the five classifications is covered in more detail below. EB-1 – Priority Workers.