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Applying for a U.S. visa can be a complex process that might take decades in certain cases. The EB-2 and EB-3 are both employment-based visas that grant permanent U.S. residency to foreign nationals. However, the requirements for obtaining them are quite different as well as the processing time. EB3 priority dates may progress much faster than EB2. By filing a downgrade, applicants are able to file an I-485 concurrently, Application to adjust status, and also apply for employment authorization. EB-2 to EB-3 downgrade for Green Card is an option worth exploring. DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EB2 AND EB3 VISA? If your goal is to work and live in the United States permanently, you can apply for a permanent work visa. There are different work visas, EB2 being one of the most preferred choices. Let's take a look! They have a few differences you should know about.   EB2 The EB2 visa is the second preference employment-based green card category that grants U.S. permanent residency

Do you and your company want to trade goods and/or services with the U.S.?  If you answered "Yes" to the questions above, the E-1 visa might be the right choice for you! Over two trillion dollars (U.S.) worth of foreign goods and services were traded in the last few years on average, and America, "the land of opportunity," continues to inspire more and more international traders to do business with American companies and corporations. International traders from Treaty countries may be able to apply for an E-1 visa to enter the U.S. to participate in substantial trade transactions! If you are one of those interested in doing business in the U.S., read this whole blog to know what you need to do to get the appropriate visa.   The E-1 or Treaty Trade visa is a nonimmigrant visa for citizens of countries that the U.S. has a treaty of commerce with. While not all countries are eligible, business owners and investors from those who may qualify if they meet several criteri

Would you like to visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona? Do you plan to travel to the U.S. on business? | B1/B2 Visa   If you have answered "yes" to any of the above questions, a B visa may be the perfect option for you! Traveling to the United States is a lifelong dream for millions of people around the world. Whether you want to spend time with relatives who live in the U.S., do some sightseeing, or take care of business or medical affairs in the U.S., obtaining a B visa is often one of the key steps to making your dream come true! The B visa category is one of the most popular visa categories. You can apply for a B visa if you wish to visit the United States either for business or pleasure. The B visa can be playfully referred to as the "Mission Possible"—instead of the "Mission Impossible"—visa category. In other words, if you provide the United States Consulate with a satisfactory statement and the required documentation in relation to your intend

  Would you like to pursue your education in the U.S.? If you answered “Yes” to the above questions, then the F-1 visa is most likely the best choice for you! Every year, the U.S. attracts many students from all over the world who intend to enhance their education. A 2016 First Quarter Summary from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) reports that over 1.11 million nonimmigrant students are actively involved in educational studies in the U.S this year, with nearly 77% of those in university bachelor’s and master’s degree programs! And there’s a 15% increase in the number of nonimmigrant students enrolled in master’s programs since July 2015. A 2015 report from the Department of State shows that 677,928 F-1 visas were issued in 2015. Additionally, the 2015 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange shows nearly a million nonimmigrant students are actively involved in educational studies in the U.S this year, with 362,228 of those in university graduate degree

Changes Expected in Immigration under the Biden Administration The Build Back Better bill has been proposed by the Biden Administration with an intent to provide legal status to individuals who have been living in the United States Before December 11. 2011.   The bill, if passed, will allow individuals who have been living in the United States before December 2011 to obtain employment authorization for a period of five years.   The individual will also be able to renew his employment authorization for another five years.   The bill will also help to clear the backlogs in priority dates under the family based immigration category, the employment based immigration category. It will also benefit prior applicants of the Visa Lottery Program especially because it will retain   visas available from 2017 to 2021. Approximately 6.5 million undocumented immigrants who have been living in the United States prior to 2011 will benefit for employment authorization   under the program.   Under the