EB-2 vs EB-3 Green Card: Key Differences, Requirements, and Processing Times

EB-2 vs EB-3 Employment-Based Green Cards: Key Differences Explained Understanding EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards The EB-2 and EB-3 visa categories are among the most common employment-based green cards issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). These visas allow foreign nationals with specialized degrees, skills, or work experience to live and work […]

EB-2 Green Card Guide: Advanced Degree & Exceptional Ability Visa Requirements

EB-2 Green Card: A Pathway for Professionals with Advanced Degrees and Exceptional Ability EB-2 Green Card: Advanced Degree and Exceptional Ability Visa Guide The United States places a high value on attracting immigrants who possess extraordinary skills and advanced education. Unlike the H-1B visa lottery system, which operates under strict numerical caps, the EB-2 green […]

Eb2 To Eb3 Downgrade India Strategy

EB-3 Downgrade Strategy for India: What You Need to Know The release of the October 2020 Visa Bulletin brought mixed news—while family-based categories saw setbacks, employment-based petitioners, especially those from India, noticed a rare opportunity. Many EB-2 applicants have been calling Green Card Link to ask about the EB-3 downgrade strategy, since the EB-3 final […]

Eb2 Niw Approval Success Cybersecurity Research

EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approval Success Story At Green Card Link, our immigration attorneys successfully secured approval for our client’s EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition by presenting strong evidence and building a persuasive case. Through detailed documentation and a compelling legal strategy, we demonstrated that our client met all NIW requirements, resulting in […]

Bb2 Niw National Interest Waiver

EB2 NIW: The Most Frequently Asked Questions A National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition allows foreign nationals to self-petition for a U.S. green card without the need for a permanent job offer or the traditional labor certification process. In essence, an NIW enables you to bypass the labor certification requirement if you can demonstrate that your […]

Schedule A Green Card Physical Therapists

EB-2 Green Card for Physical Therapists Through Schedule A Physical therapists and certain other healthcare professionals may qualify for U.S. permanent residency through a special fast-track process known as “Schedule A.” This pathway allows qualified individuals to file an immigrant visa petition directly with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), bypassing the lengthy PERM labor […]

Eb2 To Eb3 Downgrade Green Card Process

EB-2 to EB-3 Downgrade for Indian Applicants: Step-by-Step Guide The waiting times for U.S. green cards—particularly in the family-based and employment-based categories—have long been known for being lengthy, with certain cases dragging on for decades. Recently, however, new developments have shifted the landscape of employment-based immigration, creating fresh opportunities for skilled workers. While there has […]

Eb Visa Fall Up Fall Down Green Card Travel

EB-2 to EB-1 Green Card Porting: Everything You Need to Know After investing significant time, effort, and resources to obtain an I-140 approval for the EB-2 green card, applicants still face the challenge of waiting for their priority date to become current. For nationals of oversubscribed countries like India and China, this wait can stretch […]

Eb1 Vs Niw Green Card

EB-1 vs. NIW Green Card: Key Differences You Need to Know Must-Know Facts Eligibility EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability): Requires proof of sustained national or international recognition as one of the top experts in your field. EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver): Requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability and evidence that your work directly benefits the U.S. […]

Eb1 Vs Eb2 Green Card Consular Processing

EB-1 vs. EB-2 Green Card Guide: Key Differences, NIW, and Processing Times Foreign nationals seeking U.S. immigration benefits often apply through employment-based categories, with EB-1 and EB-2 being two of the most widely discussed options. The question of EB-1 vs. EB-2 arises frequently because each pathway has its own advantages, requirements, and challenges. Below, our […]