EB-3 to EB-2 Porting

If you have an approved EB-3 I-140 petition and meet EB-2 qualifications, you may be able to "port" your EB-3 priority date to a new EB-2 petition. This can significantly reduce your Green Card wait time, especially for applicants from countries with long backlogs like India and China.

Eligibility Criteria — U.S. Master's Degree

• Hold a U.S. Master's degree or higher in a relevant field, OR
• Hold a U.S. Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience
• The new position must qualify as EB-2 (requiring an advanced degree or exceptional ability)
• A new PERM labor certification must be obtained for the EB-2 position
• A new I-140 petition must be filed under EB-2 classification

Eligibility Criteria — Indian Degrees

• Indian 3-year Bachelor's degree + 3-year Master's degree is generally considered equivalent to a U.S. Master's degree for EB-2 purposes
• Indian 4-year Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.E., B.Tech) + relevant work experience may qualify under EB-2
• Credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency is required
• Individual assessments may vary — our immigration team reviews each case thoroughly

Key Benefits of EB-3 to EB-2 Porting

• Retain your original EB-3 priority date
• Move to the EB-2 queue which typically has shorter wait times
• Potential to save years of waiting for Green Card approval
• Absolute IT handles the entire process including new PERM and I-140 filing