EB-2 Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Persons with Exceptional Ability

The EB-2 classification is open to individuals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business, professionals with advanced degrees and physicians intending to practice medicine in underserved areas.

Steps

Your employer should file-in Form I-140, the Petition for Alien Worker with the INS Regional Service Center that has jurisdiction over the location of your employment. This form should contain all necessary documents and evidence. Labor certification (Form ETA-750) is also required for most EB-2 petitions.

Individuals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business may apply to waive the labor certification requirement if a waiver would be in the national interest. To apply for this waiver, you should file-in Form ETA-750B.

Documents

A petition for a foreign national holding an advanced degree can be made when a position requiring an advanced degree becomes available in the U.S. Interested candidates must show proof of their education and at least five years work experience.

If you wish to be classified as having exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, you should intend to provide at least three of the following:

1. Proof of academic achievement, including diplomas, degrees or certificates from colleges or universities.
2. Letters that prove you have at least ten years of full-time experience in your field.
3. A license to practice your profession or certification in your specialty.
4. Proof that you have received a worthy salary for your services.
5. Membership in professional associations
6. Recognition in your field from peers, government officials or organizations.

If you can not provide documentation of three of these requirements, other documents may suffice.