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US employer-sponsored immigration
US EB-2 Advanced Degree / Exceptional Ability
People with a master’s degree or equivalent, or exceptional ability, can obtain a green card through US employer sponsorship.
Programme overview
EB-2 is the second US employment-based preference, for people with a master’s degree or higher (or a bachelor’s plus five years’ experience) or exceptional ability. A US employer normally offers a permanent full-time job and first completes the Department of Labor’s labour certification (PERM), showing no suitable US worker is available.
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InvestmentNo investment required
EmployerRequired, with labour certification
EducationMaster’s, or bachelor’s plus five years’ experience
FamilySpouse and unmarried children under 21
Summary
The EB-2 employer route requires a master’s degree (or bachelor’s plus five years’ experience) or exceptional ability, and a permanent full-time US job that requires those qualifications. The employer completes labour certification (PERM), files the I-140, and you then apply for a green card when your priority date is current.
Key benefits of EB-2
- Move to the US in a formal employment role
- No investment required
- Green cards for the whole family
- Clear education requirements and a well-defined process
Why Global Immigrate for EB-2
- families approved
- 12+
- approval rate
- 97%
- offering this programme since
- 2020
GI Group recruitment network
GI Group has its own recruitment team to help match you with suitable employers and roles — not just the visa paperwork.
End-to-end labour certification and visa support
One team coordinates the timeline from labour certification and nomination through to the visa and permanent residence.
Clear, transparent fees
All service fees and third-party costs are set out in writing before you sign — no hidden charges — and our refund terms are explained clearly.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Requirements
None
- A master’s degree or higher, or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience; or exceptional ability
- A permanent full-time US job offer that requires those qualifications
- The employer completes labour certification (PERM)
- The employer can pay the offered wage
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Application process
- Assessment and employer matchVariesWe assess your qualifications and confirm the employer and role.
- Labour certification (PERM)Per Department of Labor timelinesPrevailing wage determination, recruitment and filing of the labour certification.
- File I-140Premium processing about 15 working daysOnce the labour certification is approved, the employer files the I-140; premium processing is available.
- Green card stageDepends on visa backlogFile I-485 or attend a consular interview when your priority date is current.
EB-2 client stories
“A US company was willing to sponsor me, but labour certification is complicated. The team set out every step clearly.”
Labour certification and I-140 approved.
Mr Tsai, Taipei“They helped the company prepare the job description and recruitment process, and there were no delays at all.”
Green cards received when the priority date became current.
Ms Ho, Hong Kong“I was considering NIW, but their assessment showed employer sponsorship was the safer route. It was very practical advice.”
Green cards through employer sponsorship.
Mr Liu, TaichungEB-2FAQ
Do I have to have a US employer?
Yes. If you would rather not depend on an employer, consider self-petition routes such as EB-2 NIW or EB-1A.
How long does labour certification take?
Labour certification involves several stages; processing times follow the Department of Labor’s latest timelines.
Is there a visa backlog?
EB-2 backlogs depend on place of birth and are published in the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Can my children receive green cards too?
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can receive green cards as derivative applicants. In some cases the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) protects children who are close to 21.
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