The EB2 visa is a pathway for highly qualified professionals to achieve the coveted Green Card. It requires a job offer in the United States to be requested. Want to know if you meet the necessary requirements to apply for the visa?
The candidate needs to prove an advanced academic degree, meaning they must have a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in their field of study. You may be eligible for the EB2 if you meet these requirements.
If you do not meet these conditions, it’s time to check if you can be classified as a professional with exceptional skills, demonstrating that you are highly capable and/or above average in your field.
You need to meet three of the six requirements established by USCIS – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, such as having a degree or certificate issued by an educational institution, ten years of experience or more, proven compatible remuneration, license to practice the profession, membership in a professional association or organization, and significant professional achievements (recognition of accomplishments, awards, and significant contributions to your field).
With proof of your career, extensive experience, and exceptional ability, the professional is considered of national interest (NIW – National Interest Waiver), which adds value to the American economy. They can apply for the EB2-NIW, a modality of the EB2, with the right to permanent residency in the country, without needing to present a job offer.
In the D4U Cast, Wagner Pontes, founder of D4U Immigration, Carla Lanes, lawyer and partner at D4U, and Vanessa Rozalen, operational director of the group, explain the steps to analyze an applicant’s eligibility for the visa and how D4U can assist in the immigration process by enhancing the client’s potential and providing personalized service.
Additionally, they debunk some myths about the EB2 visa, such as the lack of opportunities for certain professions and the need for diploma validation for all professionals. To demystify these issues, the D4U team cited cases of the sommelier, shoe designer, horse trainer, and electronic cigarette tester to prove that job positions in the American market are available for different fields. They also explained that diploma validation is necessary for the healthcare field. For other fields, if the diploma from Brazil or anywhere else is equivalent to that of the USA, this process is not necessary.
You can learn more about this topic by watching the D4U Cast video:
https://youtu.be/CLRiGI78qJw
