EB2 Green Card

EB2 or EB3

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I have 7 years of experience with 3year bachelors degree + 2year masters degree from India.Job for which my GC is being filed is Bachelors degree+6yr experience. As per knowledge from different online sources 3year bach. degree+2year masters degree+5years progressive,post-masters exp.- Is considered as EB-2 Professionals with Advanced Degrees.My lawyer is saying since my bachelors(India)is a 3yr program & US bachelors degree is a 4yr program so my case falls under EB3 & not EB2. She also specified that under EB2 category the educational degree must be from a "single source" & not from combination of degrees.

Generally speaking, if BS and MS are in the same or similar fields, you should be able to combine them to arrive at a 4-year degree for EB2 purposes. You should have a shot at EB2.

Guestbook Entry for Kesav, United States

Name
Kesav
Country
United States
State
CA
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My GC approved last week. My previous GC application filed by different attorney got rejected in 2005, and then I've contacted Rajiv for guidance in our case. On Rajiv's advise we started the new GC process. Labor approved in 7 days and I-140 in 21 days. All this because of Rajiv and his team’s exceptional service, dedication and knowledge. Big thanks to Rajiv Khanna!! Rajiv is a nice person and his advice through phone calls and emails helped us in resolving the issues. I would like to specially thank Matthew, Amrita, Bharathi, and Prerna for helping me to resolve issue and prompt in responding to emails. I would strongly recommend Law offices of Rajiv Khanna to anyone in the future who requires immigration assistance.

Guestbook Entry for Neeraj Sharma, United States

Name
Neeraj Sharma
Country
United States
State
California
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I got my physical Green Card today. It has been a long 4-5 years and I must say that it could have NOT been possible without the constant support, guidance, diligent and patient hard work put in by Mr. Rajiv S Khanna and his stellar team of Mathew Chacko, Prerna Mehta, Richa Narang and others who I have interacted with in the past and are probably no longer with the law firm. This team was always a step ahead, instantaneous in answering ANY questions whatsoever. I have even spoken to Mr Rajiv himself at one occasion since I was really concerned about some issues and even though being extremely busy was very nice in giving me a phone appointment the very next day. He, along with his team were very courteous, non judgemental and above all very humble in their approach and conversation. I could NOT have been able to get through with this entire process without them. I did not receive any RFE, everything was done in time and with utmost precision. Once again Many thanks from the bottom of my heart. Neeraj

Guestbook Entry for Kanchana Govindan, United States

Name
Kanchana Govindan
Country
United States
State
NJ
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A great big heartfelt thanks to the Law Offices of Rajiv Khanna. After much waiting I finally got my green card approved. It has been an excruciating 3 year wait since I filed my I485 and during these years every time I had a doubt with what I can or cannot do and with any travel related questions, I have had great support from the Law Office. A special thanks to Mathew Chacko and Prerna , whom I have been in touch with primarily over the past years. Mr Mathew Chacko's speedy response amidst his busy schedule is commendable and much appreciated. A big heartfelt thanks again and I am sure I will only think of this law office for all my legal needs. 

GC Processing and EB2

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I have a Masters degree from US and based on the forum and Q&A I think I'd qualify for EB2 category for GC. I am with company A and am contemplating if I should go forward with GC processing or change the job. I am completing 4 yrs on H1 by this month end and would like to make an educated decision given the companies are not eager to hire on H1 if it is completing 6 yrs soon.
Can you please let me know how long the process may take if it has to be initiated now? I would be interested in premium processing of I-140, adjustment of status and EAD.

For people born in countries that have an EB2 backlog, times can vary greatly from 3-4 years to longer depending upon a number of variables. One big advantage of getting at least to the I-140 approved stage is that you can carry your priority date to the next employer and get H-1 extension beyond six years.

Guestbook Entry for Anurag D, United States

Name
Anurag D
Country
United States
State
TX
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Law Office of Rajiv S. Khanna is Simply the Best. If you have any immigration work, Go with the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna. You will be Glad you retained the Best Immigration Lawyer in the Country. Mr. Khanna's expertise and his super efficient staff helped me through the process of Green Card in EB2 Category. Since Start Mr. Khanna's staff guided me through the process of labor filling & Getting Labor Certification approval within 90 days. Mr. Khanna, personally has addressed my questions whenever I needed them. Also need to mention that Mathew Chacko. Mr. Chacko has the nack on Immigration and had helped 1. Replying to an ultra-complicated I-140 RFE's and 2. He had gone out of the way to legally waive in-person Interview based on Jurisdiction of Local Office.

 

   

Guestbook Entry for Chandan Chandra, United States

Name
Chandan Chandra
Country
United States
State
New York
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Our GC finally got approved last week , We would like to thank Rajiv and his exceptional team for their support and dedication in getting my case approved . We were so satisfied with Rajiv's services during different stages of our GC journey that we recommended it to everyone who was looking for immigration help , Rajiv and his team is not only supportive to their existing clients but to non-clients as well , we became Rajiv's client four years after consulting with Rajiv on different immigration issues which tells how dedicated he is to his work . We would like to specially thank  Matthew , Suman , Prerna , Bharati & Vijay for all their work  and advise that helped me get my GC approved . THANK YOU ALL . Regards Chandan Chandra  

EB2 and Clinical Specialist

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I have a concern regarding EB2 application in my current employer, I will complete my 5 years experience next year and they are willing to promote me as a Clinical Specialist to count my 1 year and 1/2 as a staff/lower position with them to complete my 5years experience. My question is, is it possible that they could sponsor me for EB2 after they promote me as Clinical Specialist even if my 1 year and 1/2 experience with them?

Under the current law, it is possible to use the expience gained with the same employer if the labor certain job is more than fifty percent different from the earlier positions held with the same employer. Only a competent lawyer can help you assess the chances.

EB2 Eligibility

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I want to know whether I am eligibile for EB2. Following are the key information. Is it a requirement to have 5 years experiences outside of US ? I have combined experiences of 6 years (US +India).

Education - B.Tech (Electronics) in 2004 from India
Experiences - 6 Years ( 3 years in India and 3 Years in US)

With a four-year Bach. Degree and more than five years of post Bach experience, you should be able to have a shot at EB2.

EB2, volunteer work counted as an experience?

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I am an OT practicing here in the US and came from another country. I graduated with BSOT and had an OT VOLUNTEER work for 2 years in an adult setting back home. Would that count as a part of the 5 years experience? And from that 2 years, I was not yet licensed OT for the first 6months.

GENERALLY speaking, for EB-2, there is no requirement that I know of mandating paid experience. Volunteer experience could potentially be used.