EB-2 Employment-Based Second Preference
A high-priority immigrant visa category for professionals holding advanced degrees or exceptional ability, offering accelerated access to lawful permanent residency and the powerful option of a National Interest Waiver to bypass labor certification requirements.
Program Details
Eligibility
For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, typically requiring PERM certification unless waived in the National Interest (National Interest Waiver). National Interest Waiver petitions do not require PERM labor certification for candidates working in fields important to the national interest. An abridged PERM Labor Certification process (“Schedule A PERM”) is available for candidates with Exceptional Ability in the Sciences or Arts, who’s occupations are included on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Schedule A of occupations pre-determined to have a shortage of qualified labor.
Objective
To prioritize high-skilled immigrants who advance U.S. interests in fields like science, arts, and business, offering employers a pathway to permanent talent integration.
Duration
An EB-2 Immigrant Petition forms the basis of an application for permanent residency (green card) upon approval. Processing times vary based on Priority Date and country of birth.
These summaries are intended for informational purposes and reflect current U.S. immigration frameworks as administered by USCIS and the Department of State. For case-specific eligibility, strategy, or filing, consultation with an experienced immigration attorney is recommended.
How Can We Help?
Initial Assessment and Eligibility
We review your candidate's advanced qualifications and job requirements demands to confirm EB-2 classification and waiver potential.
Strategy and Documentation
We develop a plan integrating PERM, Schedule A, or waiver options, with evidence tailored to satisfy the specific USDOL or USCIS criteria.
Petition Preparation and Submission
Our firm provides superior guidance on preference allocations, retrogression, regulatory updates, short term and long-term strategy considerations to ensure your company’s employees remain work-authorized during the permanent resident process.
Filing Submission Compliance
We identify process bottlenecks in advance to facilitate filings with the utmost compliance and in the most efficient manner possible.
Long Term Planning to Ensure Your Workforce
We develop a long-term plan to ensure your workforce remains authorized to work in the United States while the permanent resident process is ongoing.