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How to downgrade from EB2 to Eb3?
With EB2 to EB3 downgrade, filing I140 and I485, I765, I131 concurrently can potentially result in obtaining the Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card) and Advance Parole (Travel Document) early. For downgrade to EB3, consult an Immigration Attorney to discuss the EB2 to EB3 downgrade risks and benefits in depth.
How many EB2 and EB3 applications are in backlog in India?
Similarly for EB3 India category 130,000+ applications are in backlog. In general Employer should agree with the process of EB2 to EB3 downgrade, as I-140 is to be filed by the existing employer of the beneficiary.
What is the difference between the EB-2 and EB-3 dates for India?
This is significant because of the difference between the EB-2 and EB-3 dates for filing for India. The EB-2 category is stuck on May 15, 2011, while the EB-3 has jumped to January 1, 2015. This means that Indian EB-3 applicants will get their green cards three and a half years before their EB-2 counterparts.
What is the difference between EB-3 and EB-2?
As an EB-3 applicant, all you need is a job offer with a U.S. employer that isn’t seasonal or temporary. However, you will need an advanced degree or “exceptional ability” in your field in order to qualify for an EB-2. So the final action dates for the EB-2 have historically been better than those for the EB-3.
What is the difference between EB-2 and EB-3 in India?
The EB-2 category is stuck on May 15, 2011, while the EB-3 has jumped to January 1, 2015. This means that Indian EB-3 applicants will get their green cards three and a half years before their EB-2 counterparts.
Why are the EB-3 and EB-2 filing times so different?
The main reasons are that first, both category are not much away from each other. Date of filings are 7 month apart with EB-3 leading and Date final action are 1 month apart with EB-2 leading.
How long does it take to downgrade from I-140 to EB-3?
I-140 downgrade process may take few weeks with premium processing. With regular processing, applications filed with Nebraska Service Center are currently taking 5 to 7 months. For Texas Service Center, it is 5.5 to 7.5 months. From October 1st, the processing times may increase due to expected increase in EB-3 filings.