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 Time
EB-2 India Priority Date December 2023: Expected Green Card Wait Time
EB-2 India applicants with December 2023 priority dates must wait over a decade due to a 2013 cutoff date. No recent policy changes quicken processing. Maintaining visa status and monitoring…
Reasons Behind August 2025 EB-2 Retrogression for Rest of World
In August 2025, the EB-2 final action date retrogressed for Rest of World countries, delaying green card approvals…
EB-2 India Priority Date — August 2025 Update, Wait-Time Outlook & Complete Survival Guide
The August 2025 Visa Bulletin is here and with it comes our EB2 India Priority date analysis as…
10-Year EB-2 Green Card Backlog Drives Indian H-1B Techie to Consider Canada
Indian H-1B workers confront a decade-long EB-2 Green Card backlog, fixed at January 2013. USCIS processing delays prolong…
7 Essential Requirements for the EB-2 Employment-Based Visa
EB-2 visa provides permanent residency for advanced degree holders or those with exceptional ability. Applicants usually need employer…
8 Essential Tips for Getting Your National Interest Waiver Approved
The NIW under EB-2 lets qualified applicants bypass usual job and labor requirements to obtain green cards. USCIS…
Are Immigration Attorneys Legally Required to Communicate Only with Employer Sponsors in EB-2 Cases?
No legal change restricts EB-2 attorney communication to employers. USCIS updated NIW criteria require stronger evidence. Beneficiaries must…
EB-2 NIW Visa 2025: Key Sectors, Premium Processing, and Approval Trends
EB-2 NIW enables professionals to obtain U.S. green cards sans job offers by proving national benefit. Filing entails…
What Is EB-2 NIW? Understanding Eligibility and Application Process
EB-2 NIW applicants with advanced degrees or exceptional ability can self-petition for U.S. green cards without employer sponsorship.…
EB2 India Visa Bulletin Predictions for August 2025 Based on Past Data
EB2 India applicants face continued backlog in August 2025 Visa Bulletin with little to no priority date movement.…