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 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.
What is the difference between EB-2 and EB-3 final action dates?
The 2nd preference correlates to EB-2 visas and the 3rd represents EB-3. As you can see, while the final action dates tend to depend on where you are a citizen, the EB-2 and EB-3 final action dates are drastically different. Almost every country except for China and India has a current date.
What is the difference between EB2 and EB3 China?
Since October 2012, both EB2 and EB3 China have slowly advanced, but EB3 China has steadily advanced at a greater rate. This resulted in a shift in the July 2013 Visa Bulletin, in which EB3 China overtook EB2 China.
Is there a shift from EB2 to EB3 IN INDIA?
As more and more individuals take advantage of the ability to “upgrade,” we may potentially see more advance movement in EB3 India and slower movement in EB2 India. However, at this time, there is no evidence of such a shift. Summer 2013 saw a shift in the paradigm of EB2 vs. EB3 priority date movement, for those born in mainland China.