What’s an EB2 Visa?
What’s an EB2 Visa? The EB2 visa allows foreign nationals to live, work and take up as lawful permanent residence in the United States. Check this post and discover more about the process of getting this employment-based immigrant visa!
What is an EB2 Visa?
The EB2 visa is the second preference of the US employment-based immigration visas. You can be granted permanent residency and can work in the US with the EB2 immigrant visa, also known as the EB2 green card. The visa has 3 subcategories, which are as follows:
- EB-2A Visa – Advanced Degree;
- EB-2B Visa – Exceptional Ability;
- EB-2C Visa – National Interest Waiver;
Each category has its own specific requirements, they all require expertise in associated fields. Furthermore, each category has a maximum of 40,000 slots in a year.
You can apply for the EB2 visa if you have exceptional ability or an advanced degree in a profession. The basic eligibility criteria are different according to the specific subcategories.
Employment-Based Immigration: Second Preference EB-2
Keep in mind, according to USCIS rules you must have one or more advanced degrees to apply for the EB2A visa. This could be a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. In addition, you also need at least 5 years of progressive work experience.
The main required documents are:
- An official academic record showing an advanced degree from a US institution or its foreign equivalent;
- An official academic record showing a bachelor’s degree from a US institution or its foreign equivalent;
- Recommendation letters from current or former employers to prove your working experience;
It’s worth noting that not all advanced degrees qualify for the EB2A, some of the ones that do are:
- Master’s, Ph.D.;
- Juris Doctor (J.D. or law degree);
- M.D. (medicine);
- For EB2B – Exceptional Ability;
This subcategory requires exceptional ability in arts, sciences, or business. Exceptional ability implies having a degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in the sciences, arts, or business.
In addition, your ability must be able to add both substantial merit and value to the US economy, educational or cultural interests, or welfare. A US job offer is also important for approval.
The main required documents are:
- Proof of at least 10 years of full-time working experience;
- Official record of academic qualification – degree, diploma, or any other certificate of value;
- License or certification to practice your profession;
- Proof that you are recognized in your profession – awards and prizes;
- Proof that you’re a member of professional associations in your profession;
- Proof that you earn a moderate salary for your level of ability;
- Any other comparable evidence of your exceptional ability;
- For EB2C – National Interest Waiver;
- The EB2C subcategory lets you apply for an employment-based immigrant visa without having a US job offer. It also waives the requirement for Labor Certification.
- For this, you must prove beyond doubt that your extraordinary ability is in the nation’s (United States) interest.
On the other hand, National Interest Waiver cases require that:
- The proposed endeavor is both worthwhile and significant in terms of national importance;
- The applicant is in a good position to move forward with the proposed endeavor;
- Waiving the conditions of a job offer, and hence the labor certification would benefit the United States;
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