Turn Your Advanced Degree into a Green Card
The EB-2 visa is the Green Card category for professionals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability who have a permanent job offer in the United States. If you have built a solid career, possess recognized qualifications, and have a U.S. employer willing to sponsor your immigration, the EB-2 offers a structured and respected path to lawful permanent residency.
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EB-2: The Green Card for Professionals with Advanced Degrees and a Job Offer
The EB-2 visa is an employment-based green card category intended for professionals with an advanced degree (master’s or higher) or exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business.
To be eligible for the conventional EB-2, you must have a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer willing to sponsor your petition and go through the labor certification process (PERM).
To qualify, you need to demonstrate that you hold an advanced degree (master’s, doctorate, or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience) or exceptional ability, evidenced by at least three of the criteria established by USCIS.
These criteria include a university degree in the field, ten years of full-time experience, professional licenses or certifications, a salary significantly above average, recognition for significant achievements and contributions, or membership in professional associations that require excellence.
Turn Your Advanced Degree into a Green Card
The EB-2 is especially popular among engineers, technology professionals, physicians, scientists, academics, managers, and other specialists with advanced education.
This visa is aimed at those who wish to build long-term careers in the United States with the support of an established employer.
This Visa is ideal for sponsored professionals with a high level of education
If you have a master’s or doctoral degree, have built a specialized career with significant experience, and have a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer, the EB-2 visa offers a solid path to a Green Card. This category recognizes professionals whose advanced qualifications are essential to the American labor market and who contribute significantly to their industries.
Professionals with a master's, doctorate, or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive post-baccalaureate work experience in their areas of expertise.
Engineers, scientists, information technology professionals, physicians, and researchers with advanced technical qualifications and permanent job offers.
Academics, university professors, and researchers whose positions require an advanced degree and recognized expertise in their fields.
Managers, consultants, and other business professionals with exceptional ability proven through high salaries, professional recognition, and significant achievements.
Individuals who have a U.S. employer willing to sponsor the labor certification process and the I-140 petition, committed to their permanent employment.
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What is the PERM process and how long does it take?
PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is the labor certification process where the employer proves to the Department of Labor that there are no qualified, available, and willing U.S. workers for the position. This involves advertising the job opening, conducting recruitment, and documenting all efforts. The PERM process typically takes 6 to 12 months.
How long does the complete EB-2 process take?
The processing time varies. The complete process includes the PERM labor certification, the I-140 petition processing (which can be expedited via Premium Processing, guaranteeing a USCIS response within 15 calendar days), and visa availability according to the Visa Bulletin, followed by an adjustment of status (for those already in the U.S.) or consular processing.
Can I include my family in the process?
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included as dependents in the EB-2 petition. They will receive the same lawful permanent resident status. Your spouse can apply for a work authorization (EAD) after submitting the adjustment of status, and your children can study in the U.S.
What is the difference between EB-2 and EB-2 NIW?
In a conventional EB-2 case, you need a permanent job offer in the U.S., and your employer must go through the labor certification (PERM) process. In an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) case, these requirements are waived if you can prove that your work serves the U.S. national interest, allowing you to bypass the need for a sponsor.
Can I travel outside the U.S. while my EB-2 is processing?
During the I-140 (petition) phase, yes. If you are in the U.S. and have already filed Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status), you must apply for an Advance Parole Document to ensure your Green Card application is not considered abandoned when you leave the country.
PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is the labor certification process where the employer proves to the Department of Labor that there are no qualified, available, and willing U.S. workers for the position. This involves advertising the job opening, conducting recruitment, and documenting all efforts. The PERM process typically takes 6 to 12 months.