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
EB2 green card process can begin while on OPT, experts say
OPT holders may start the EB2 green card process with employer support. Approved I-140 doesn’t skip the H-1B lottery, but helps extend H-1B status. Early planning, maintaining valid nonimmigrant status,…
March 2025 Visa Bulletin Brings Progress for EB-2 and EB-3 Applicants
The March 2025 Visa Bulletin shows progress in EB-2 and EB-3 green card priority dates, with significant advancements…
USCIS Updates EB-2 National Interest Waiver Guidance
USCIS updated guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, effective January 15, 2025. Key updates include stricter…
EB-2 Visa: Updated Rules for Applying Without a Job Offer
The EB-2 visa allows highly skilled foreign workers with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities to live and work…
USCIS Analysis: Impact on STEM Professionals in EB2 NIW Cases
The USCIS's approach to EB2 NIW petitions, crucial for STEM professionals, may misalign with U.S. long-term technological needs,…
National Interest Waiver: Steps to a Green Card
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows individuals to apply for a U.S. green card, bypassing job offers or…
Does 60-Day Non-Employment Rule Affect EB2-NIW Applicants?
The EB2-NIW, updated for 2025, gives skilled professionals career flexibility for U.S. residency but demands robust evidence and…
Can You Apply for EB2-NIW with a Pending Asylum Case?
Wondering if you can apply for an EB2-NIW Green Card with a Pending Asylum case? Understand the intersection…
Rising Trend of National Interest Waivers in Green Card Processing
National Interest Waivers are a growing trend in the Green Card Process due to evolving Immigration Trends, making…
EB2 to EB5 Priority Date Porting: Your Step-by-Step EB5 Visa Guide
Learn the process of porting your EB2 priority date to EB5 with this comprehensive EB5 Visa Guide. Understand…