The EB-2 Immigrant Visa is a primary pathway for highly educated professionals to obtain permanent residency. It is designed for individuals who hold an Advanced Degree (Master’s or higher) or its equivalent. You may also qualify with a Bachelor’s degree followed by five years of progressive work experience. Unlike the National Interest Waiver, the standard EB-2 requires a specific job offer from a U.S. employer.
At Clinch Law Firm, we guide both employers and employees through this multi-step process. We start by managing the complex PERM Labor Certification with the Department of Labor. This step proves that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the position. Once the PERM is approved, we file the I-140 Petition to secure your priority date. We ensure your educational credentials and ‘progressive experience’ are documented perfectly to avoid delays.
Qualifying for EB-2 NIW with a master’s degree may be possible; a doctorate is not a general requirement. A qualifying U.S. master’s degree or foreign equivalent may support the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced-degree professional. However, the degree alone…
You cannot reliably answer “Am I qualified for EB-2 NIW?” by looking only at your degree, publication count, citations, or job title. EB-2 National Interest Waiver eligibility does not depend on a single scorecard. USCIS first examines whether you qualify…
Having 20 citations to your academic work may help an EB-2 NIW petition. Still, there is no universal answer to the question, “Are 20 citations enough for EB-2 NIW?” USCIS has not established an official minimum of 20, 50, 100,…
Explore EB-2 and EB-3 PERM applications, the process, requirements, and steps to secure a Green Card through employer sponsorship.
