EB-2 Green Card
EB-2 green card for advanced degree professionals and National Interest Waiver (NIW) self-petitioners. Covers PERM requirements, priority date tracking, I-140 processing, and EB-2 to EB-1 upgrade strategies.
Top questions about EB-2 Green Card
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat actions should EB-3 Indian applicants take based on the August 2025 Visa Bulletin?
EB-3 Indian applicants with priority dates before May 22, 2013, can now file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
Read: US August Visa Bulletin Shows Mixed Progress for Indian Green Card ApplicantsWhat is the current status of EB-2 immigrant visa approvals as of October 1, 2025?
EB-2 immigrant visa approvals were paused on October 1, 2025, due to the annual quota being exhausted.
Read: EB-2 NIW Delays for Indian Applicants: Yale PhD’s 2-Year Delay EndsWhat are the current dates for filing EB-2 India applications as of August and September 2025?
The Dates for Filing for EB-2 India remain at February 1, 2013, according to the Visa Bulletins for August and September 2025.
Read: EB-2 India Aug–Sep 2025: Why Final Action Stayed at Jan 1, 2013When does the EB-2 India final action date move to in October 2025 Visa Bulletin?
The EB-2 India final action date moves to April 1, 2013.
Read: October 2025 Visa Bulletin: India Gains in EB-2, EB-3 & F2AWhat are the required actions for EB-2 India applicants with a December 2023 priority date to prepare for their green card application?
Monitor the Visa Bulletin Regularly, Maintain Valid Status in the United States, Prepare for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485), Stay Informed About Policy Changes, and Plan for Long Wait Times.
Read: EB-2 India Priority Date December 2023: Expected Green Card Wait TimePromotion’s Impact on I-140 Pending: How Does it Affect EB-2 and EB-3 Applications for Managerial Positions?
If you have an I-140 pending and receive a promotion to a managerial position, it may impact your application under EB-2 or EB-3. However, the specific immigration effects can vary.…
Upgrading from EB-3 to EB-2: Steps for I-140 Visa Upgrade
If you have initially filed your I-140 under the EB-3 category but now qualify for the EB-2 category,…
Qualifying Specialized Knowledge for EB-2 Green Card Application from L-1 Visa Holders
When applying for a green card under the EB-2 category, L-1 visa holders must possess specialized knowledge or…
EB-1 Through EB-5 Explained: Eligibility and Processing Times
Explore the 2026 U.S. employment-based green card landscape, covering EB-1 to EB-5 categories, investment rules, and strategies to…
Maintaining Work Authorization During NIW Approval Process
To legally work in the US as a foreign national, you need to obtain an Employment Authorization Document…