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But as my initial labor certification requires an EB-2 person (BS+5/MS+3), my second I-140 might be denied on the grounds that I do not qualify!

Thank you all for your replies. I was told that EB-2 needs MS degree with 3 yrs experience, but it seems like just an MS degree is sufficient for EB-2. If I take the risk and apply for EB-2, I need to verify that the job requirement does not state that the 3 yrs experience needs to be post-MS...

I have a question regarding EB-2/EB-3. Can someone please help? The job I am hired for requires BS+5 or MS+3 years experience. I worked for 4 years and then studied MS. I completed all coursework and submitted a draft of my thesis before joining my company as a fulltime employee in Jan 2005...

My OPT is valid till Nov 2005. So that will not be a problem.

Thanks for the reply Guru. I have an EAD card for OPT and a job offer beginning in Jan 2005. But to get H1, I have to wait till Oct 2005 as the quota for this year is over. So it seems like I can not expect to obtain F1 visa now and it is safer to go in Oct 2005 for H1.

I came to USA on L2 visa and later changed my status to F1. So I have F1 status but not an F1 visa. I plan to visit my folks in India in December after completion of MS but before joining a job in January on OPT EAD. I want to know if there is any risk in going to Chennai consulate to get my...