The backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3
The green card backlog refers to the applicants who have to wait because of the limited number of green cards. Countries that are usually impacted by backlogs are India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines.
How to downgrade from EB2 to EB3 Visa?
fusion_dropcap]he EB-2 and EB-3 are both employment-based visas that grant permanent U.S. residency to foreign nationals. However, the conditions for obtaining them are different, as well as the waiting time.
Guide to Understanding EB-3 Visa Priority Dates
Waiting for the priority date to be current can be stressful, especially if this period already took it too long, which is incredibly usual if you are from China or India. If you are one of many people waiting for your green card application to move forward and are fed up with sitting and expecting this important news, you probably try to learn as much information as you can so that you can plan your stay in the United States.
Petition I-140 is Denied: What To Do Next?
If you have received notice that USCIS denied your I-140 Petition for Alien Worker, there are a few different options you can take.
Historical Transformation of NIW Standards
A National Interest Waiver (“NIW”) is very desirable as it waives the requirement of a US job offer and labor certification, cutting off much of the visa application processing time. However, NIWs are not just granted to any applicant. When applying under an NIW for an employment-based visa, you must produce at least 3 of the criteria under the exceptional ability standard and prove that it is in the national interest that you work permanently in the US.
EB-2 Visas for Aliens with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability
There are two distinct reasons why hundreds of thousands of foreigners seek to immigrate to the United States every year: (1) to unite with their American loved ones; and (2) to achieve the “American Dream” through employment and hard-work. This article will focus on the latter, and in particular, a sub-section of the vast area of permanent employment-based immigration.