PERM Dilemna
My job description matches to two of the ONET titles. The first title, which is a 85% match has an Education & Training Category Code (ETCC) of 5 (i.e. Bachelors Deg). The second match, which is a 65% match has a ETCC of 3 (Masters Deg).
My job des has MS (+zero or one, not sure yet) as the requirement. My salary exceeds the level 4 wages for both the ONET titles matched. My ques are as follows:
1) Which ONET title should be picked? Will it help me to get into the EB2 category if I pick the second match with the ETCC of 3? Or should I pick the first title which is closer match? Will the MS on my job desc ensure that my case gets into EB2?
2) What factors should I consider when choosing between MS+0 and MS+1 from the PERM and 140 perspective? I qualify for both.
3) My teammates (US Citizens) in my company (Fortune 20) who share the same job title as myself, do not have MS degree. Should that be a concern?
4) Is MS+0 equivalent to BS+5 for the PERM purposes? Is it advisable to put MS+0 or BS+5 as the job requirements in the PERm application?
Thanks folks.