What is the current priority date for EB-2?

EB-2 China remains at March 1, 2019. In the employment Dates for Filing Chart, EB02 India remains at December 1, 2014 while China remains at April 1, 2019.

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How many EB-2 visas are issued per year?

Since the employment based visas have a limit on the annual number of visas issued, out of the 140,000 immigration visas, 28.6% are allocated for EB-2 visas as well as any visas that are left from EB-1 visas. This means that 40,040 visas plus those left by the EB-1 visa are for the EB-2 visa category.

Do EB-2 dates move?

Many analysts did not expect the Final Action Date for India EB2 to move more than 3 months. However, this big jump could be indicative of a future standstill, and possible retrogression. Next up on the list to make moves is India EB3, which many are expecting to see an advancement in the July 2022 Visa Bulletin.

How hard is it to get an EB2 visa?

How Do I Qualify For an EB-2 Visa with Exceptional Ability? Applicants in this category must prove exceptional ability. That means you are better than most people in the field of sciences, arts or business. You must also have at least 10 years’ experience working in your field and a confirmed US job offer.

How many green cards are granted per country each year?

Congress authorizes the government to issue up to 675,000 immigrant visas (“green cards”) each year. Of this number, 480,000 visas are reserved for “family preference” immigrants; 140,000 for employment-based immigrants; and 55,000 for Diversity Visa lottery winners.

How many citations are required for EB2?

To summarize, the National Interest Waiver petition is an excellent choice for published post doc Researchers with a PhD, 5 or more publications and 10 or more citations to obtain permanent residence in the United States.

Which country gets most green cards?

2019 Green Card Report: Top Citizenship Country

Rank	Citizenship Country	Green Card Petitions
1	India	59,484
2	China	12,609
3	South Korea	5,657
4	Canada	4,423