Education and experience
Review the level and field of your degree and evidence of progressively responsible professional experience.
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EB-2 Advanced Degrees & Exceptional Ability
Understand how your education and professional experience relate to the US job requirements.
OVERVIEW
Understanding EB-2
EB-2 is an employment-based immigrant category for advanced degree professionals or people with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business. Distinguish the usual employer-sponsored route from the National Interest Waiver pathway.
The US position
For an employer-sponsored route, the duties, required qualifications and employment terms are important.
Labor certification and petition
Labor certification and an employer petition are generally required. Exceptions need separate review.
PREPARATION
Before your consultation
These materials can support an initial review. The documents required for an application depend on your circumstances and the relevant category.
- Degrees, transcripts and experience records
- Job duties and qualification requirements
- Employer details and proposed employment terms
- US immigration history, if applicable
NEXT STEPS
Typical next steps
- 01
Review the applicant and position
- 02
Required labor certification process
- 03
Employer petition
- 04
Review visa or adjustment-of-status procedures
This is a general outline. The steps may vary with your location, immigration status and application route.
QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a master's degree enough?
A degree alone does not determine eligibility. The route, position, employer and petition requirements must be considered together.
How does NIW differ?
Within EB-2, NIW requests a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements in the national interest. It requires different supporting evidence from a standard EB-2 case.
TALK TO GBP
Start with your circumstances.
Tell us your area of interest and current preparation so we can identify what to discuss.