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Why EB3 is moving faster than EB2?
Because EB2 ROW demand is high EB2 India will get no spillovers from there. But EB3 India will get spillovers from ROW. That is why in FY 2017, EB3 got more green cards than EB2. So in the future, EB3 will start moving faster and people in the EB2 wait list might downgrade to EB3 as it will be faster.
How long EB2 to EB3 porting takes?
Then once you receive your receipt you can upgrade your EB3 I-40 application to premium processing. The general processing time for an EB2 to EB3 downgrade application is six months or more. Then, you can submit the I-485 EAD work permit to further the process for travel parole.
Can I change from EB3 to EB2?
Porting from EB3 to EB2 is possible with either a new job offer from the same employer, or from a different employer. Further, an Advanced Degree earned and/or experience gained during your current employment may also be used for satisfying EB2 requirements under certain circumstances.
Will EB-3 India move forward in 2022?
EB3 India Final Action – No forward movement expected in 2022 unless the estimated EB3 ROW demand is low. They will take decision in later part of the year.
Can I change from EB-3 to EB2?
Will EB-3 India retrogress?
EB-3 China will retrogress by 9.5 months to March 22, 2018. For India, the EB-3 Dates for Filing will retrogress to January 22, 2012, and April 1, 2018 for China.
Can I port EB-3 priority date to EB2?
Can EB-3 dates retrogress?
Can I downgrade from EB2 to Eb3 through employer?
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. Furthermore, downgrading from EB2 to EB3 shouldn’t be taken lightly and consult your Immigration Attorney to discuss the available options.
How to downgrade from EB-2 to EB-3 without changing Perm?
Your current employer with approved I-140 (from EB-2) with a priority date that is current in EB-3 They can downgrade your case using the same EB-2 PERM, but they have to file a new I140 with the EB3 category There is no need to file a new PERM for downgrading from EB-2 to EB-3
When is the priority date for the EB-3 EB-2?
Therefore, Purna reaches out to his employer, who acquires files a new I-140 petition in September of 2020. Because his employer indicated that they wanted to retain the original EB-2 priority date (May 2012), then that becomes the priority date of the new EB-3 petition (rather than (September 2020).
Can I file EB2 to Eb3 I-140 in Premium Processing?
You can file EB2 to EB3 downgrade I-140 in premium processing but allowing it is based on USCIS discretion. Basically, when you file the downgrade, the original PERM labor certificate won’t be filed with the new EB3 i140. USCIS already has the original EB2 PERM in your EB-2 I-140 file.