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Can an unrelated Masters degree get me an EB2?

Submitted by Editor on Jan 27th 2009
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When we apply for Green card under EB2 category, should the masters degree and present job be related? Here is a situation: I have a masters in Agribusiness and I am working as a business analyst. My employer says I am not eligible to apply under the EB2 as my masters is not related to my present job in IT sector. Please let me know the reality.

The simple answer is yes, the degree must be related. In the past, we have received many EB2 approvals requiring Masters degree. Now, such approvals are unreliable. Your degree seems to be related. Agribusiness and business... hmmm. I believe an EB2 argument can be made. The labor cert should be prepared in such a way so that if EB2 is rejected, EB3 is still safe. Do bear in mind, all submissions made to DOL MUST be true. Ultimately, it is the employer who must decide.

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Submitted by Guest on Aug 18th 2011.

I have done B.sc computer science(3yrs)+ M.sc Computer science(2yrs) in India+5yrs experience(before filing EB2). But my EAD has been denied. If i reappeal through MTR, will it succeed?. Please advise.

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Submitted by Rajiv S. Khanna on Aug 21st 2011.

I do not know your case, so I cannot comment. But you do seem to qualify for EB2.

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