* Criteria

• Official academic record showing that you have a degree, diploma, certificate, or similar award from a college, university, school, or other institution of learning relating to your area of exceptional ability

• Letters documenting at least 10 years of full-time experience in your occupation

• A license to practice your profession or certification for your profession or occupation

• Evidence that you have commanded a salary or other remuneration for services that demonstrates your exceptional ability

• Membership in a professional association(s)

• Recognition for your achievements and significant contributions to your industry or field by your peers, government entities, professional or business organizations

• Other comparable evidence of eligibility is also acceptable

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Note: Employment-based, second-preference petitions must generally be accompanied by an approved individual labor certification from the Department of Labor on Form ETA-750. Please see the Department of Labor’s “Foreign Labor Certification” page for more information.

 

To qualify for an EB-2 visa, your employer must file a Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker. For more information about filing, see the “Forms” page.

 

Family of EB-2 Visa Holders

Your spouse and children under the age of 21 may be admitted to the United States in E-21 and E-22 immigrant status, respectively. During the process where you and your spouse are applying for permanent resident status (status as a green card holder), your spouse is eligible to file for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

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