EB-2.. Can I qualify?

[AccountantMary]

Hello!
I hope someone can help me with this. I have been offered a job to work in the states as an accountant (I am UK qualified accountant) on an H1B visa. I believe that they may sponsor me for a greencard. I don’t want to ask too may questions at this point to my possible new employer, however I would like to know if anyone thinks I could qualify for a EB-2 visa rather than a EB-3 visa. The main reason for this is the time difference between getting these 2 types of visa. I will be married by the time I get there and my husband will not want to sit around on a H4 visa, waiting 5 or so years for a EB-3 greencard. So I can only go if I can qualify for a EB-2. I am willing to pay for all costs associated with this, so I would not expect my employer to cough up.
Anyway, I am a member of the institute of accountants, I have a degree (Bsc) in Mathematics and 5 years experience.
Any help would be hugely appreciated!
Thank you
Mary
PS future hubbie works in IT (SQL DBA), he has tried to get a job, but noone will look at him without a greencard…

 

[great guru]

unfortunately the accountant job does not require a Master's degree which qulify for a EB2 usually.

However, if the job position offered to you is a Sr Financial Analyst and it requires BS with 5 years exp you may qualify for EB2.

Botteom line, the job requirements only dictates EB2 or EB3 not your qualification or employer wish will determine those category.

Hello!
I hope someone can help me with this. I have been offered a job to work in the states as an accountant (I am UK qualified accountant) on an H1B visa. I believe that they may sponsor me for a greencard. I don’t want to ask too may questions at this point to my possible new employer, however I would like to know if anyone thinks I could qualify for a EB-2 visa rather than a EB-3 visa. The main reason for this is the time difference between getting these 2 types of visa. I will be married by the time I get there and my husband will not want to sit around on a H4 visa, waiting 5 or so years for a EB-3 greencard. So I can only go if I can qualify for a EB-2. I am willing to pay for all costs associated with this, so I would not expect my employer to cough up.
Anyway, I am a member of the institute of accountants, I have a degree (Bsc) in Mathematics and 5 years experience.
Any help would be hugely appreciated!
Thank you
Mary
PS future hubbie works in IT (SQL DBA), he has tried to get a job, but noone will look at him without a greencard…

 

[hadron]

For the H1b, a 4 year bachelors will be enough. (you are aware of the quota issues with the H1b ?)

For EB-2 sponsorship, the job offered to you for the GC has to conform to the EB-2 requirements, not necessarily the one you hold at the time (you could start as 'financial analyst' now and get sponsored for 'senior financial analyst' later).

 

[AccountantMary]

Thank you for your input.. The job is advertised as wanting someone with a degree and two years post qualification experience (it takes 3 years to qualify as an ACA, so 3 years training + 2 years = 5 years they want?) I would also be an Audit Manager… Thanks
PS The job application is as follows:

Qualifications:


Four-year degree in Accounting
CPA
5+ years prior work experience in public accounting firm
Significant supervisory experience
Possess client development and relationship-building skills

They are accepting my degree in Maths, and ACA is the same as CPA, although I will also be sitting my CPA exam.

 

[hadron]

Key is to get your foot into the door of the US market (I don't have the slightest idea how the job market for bean counters is over here). Once you are here and the company values your services, things like the job description/requirments can be tailored between your attorney and the HR department to make things 'fit' for EB-2.

The
- 5+ years prior work experience in public accounting firm
- Significant supervisory experience
are elements which could be fashioned into eligibility for EB-2. It is all in the wording of the job description submitted to the department of labor and USCIS.

Ultimately you will need a good attorney to handle this, it should be someone well versed in business immigration.

Considering the situation of your spouse to be, it would be entirely appropriate to bring up the issue of GC sponsorship during your interview with their HR person. I wouldn't make it a requirement, but they seem to be interested in you and might be willing to make it part of the recruitment package.

Good Luck !