I'm from "other countries" which EB-3 visas have just recently retrogressed and EB-2 visas are still current. I got my LC (EB-3) approved last month under PERM. I continued and filed the I-140 (without I-485 as visas numbers were not available at the time, before the big retrogression), and got it approved too. However, since my PD is JUL'05 I will have to wait aprx. 4.5 years till visas become available. So I'm considering switching to EB-2. I have BA plus 5 years of experience from my home country but I think there are still few obstacles to overcome:
1. I will have to obtain new PW for higher classification (EB-2) and do the whole LC process all over agin.
2. After obtaining a new LC (hopefully) I will have to reapply for I-140 as the previous approved one will have to be withdrawn prior to re applying.
3. I'm taking the risk of not getting the new LC or I-140 approved and then of losing my PD (07/05).
4. I will need to prove that my job offer requires an MA (after it had been approved for a BA).
5. My employer will have to undertake to pay me much higher salary under the new PW.
6. I will have to repay lawyer fees and INS fees for the reapplication of LC, advertising and I-140.
Did I leave anything out? I would love to hear from anyone who might have some more info or if you have any recommendation.
Thanks' >Roy.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
1. I will have to obtain new PW for higher classification (EB-2) and do the whole LC process all over agin.
2. After obtaining a new LC (hopefully) I will have to reapply for I-140 as the previous approved one will have to be withdrawn prior to re applying.
3. I'm taking the risk of not getting the new LC or I-140 approved and then of losing my PD (07/05).
4. I will need to prove that my job offer requires an MA (after it had been approved for a BA).
5. My employer will have to undertake to pay me much higher salary under the new PW.
6. I will have to repay lawyer fees and INS fees for the reapplication of LC, advertising and I-140.
Did I leave anything out? I would love to hear from anyone who might have some more info or if you have any recommendation.
Thanks' >Roy.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]