If the job requirement stays the same, it will not qualify for EB2 . For EB2 job has to have requirement of Bacehlors + 5 yrs experience or masters degree required. (Preferred doesn't work, it must be required) Good thing these days is even with EB3, for Nepalese the wait time is like a month or so ! Almost similar to EB2. It used to be about 5 years wait for EB3 few years ago, not anymore !

I845_ Thanks. I have talked to HR at my hospital couple times prior and he has no experience whatsoever about sponsorship. When I met him yesterday he was in rush to leave for vacation so he just mentioned,"I talked to a corporate person and we will sponsor you for GC which will take 14 months if everything goes smoothly." So, I just assumed it will be for EB2. In the evening he sent me an email saying have a copy of your OPT, updated Resume, and any license and certifications ready and I will get in touch with you once I return from my overseas vacation. So, if it was for EB3, which I don't know, do you think I might have difficulty getting the labor certification.The job has similar demand as nursing nationally especially when one has some work experience (I only had 4 months shadowing experience when I got the job). Also, how much time do you think (guess) it will take to get GC from EB3 if everything is to go smoothly.

Now, EB3 is just 1 months behind EB2's priority date for anyone other than Indian, Chinese, mexican and philippines. So you can say the processing time for EB2 and EB3 are same.

EB3 sounds better as it PWD is also lower than EB2 and moreover, EB3 is current for Nepal. Good Luck.

Thank you all for the feedback.

EB3 is good, अप्प्लीकेसन कम गर्न को लागि , एडवरताएस्मेंट गर्दा सकेसम्म , मोंस्टर, केरीयार builder aviod गर्नु, लोकल तिरको पेपर, कम्पनी website , र अन्य unpopular तिर गर्नु. अनि पोस्ट मा जेनेरल type भन्दा अलि specific खालको पोस्ट राख्नु, (not RN, MT but some specific kind) माइ २ सेन्ट्स.

@land_of_gorkhali Dherai Dhanyabad. Yi sabai sujhab mero HR lai bhanchu ma. Herdai jau K hucha bhabisye ma.

Saaney Jee, It looks like your company will definitely help you out. At least they have agreed to file a Green Card for you, that's a best thing. Don't worry about EB2 or EB3 at this time. Time period is almost the same for both categories right now. They'll certainly do something to get Labor Certification approved once they start the process. Good Luck.

Saaney, First congratulations for getting such an immigrant friendly employer, not many employers prefer to sponsor foreigners now a days. As most of the people said there is not much time difference between EB2 and EB3, on your case EB3 sounds more wise/logical. As long as you have your employer is on your back no matter of how many people apply for job, you are the only one who is getting that job. What RadheShyam said about F1 to GC is very true. It is not that F1 cannot apply GC but chance of approval is very slim ( reason explained by RadheShyam). I was in similar situation earlier this year with extended OPT expiring on August. My lawyer explained (as Radheshyam explained) same thing, and also warned that if my GC petition is rejected then I will no longer be able to get student status since I intended to stay here being F1. In order not to be on such situation H1 is must before filing GC. As you said your HR representative has no previous experience with sponsorship you got to be extra careful with your application and if I were you I would ask him to get immigration lawyer ( which I did on my case). Filling immigration form is tough and are confusing and could save lot of time and make your process smooth with properly filled form. Other thing I would like to ask you is what is the urgency of filing GC before H1? As you said you work at Hospital, most of the jobs at hospital are CAP EXEMPTED ( can be filed any time of the year and has limitless quotas as far as I know). I am not sure if you and your employer are aware of it. Having H1 buys time as well for 6 yrs which should be more than enough to get green card. P.S : Above mentioned is not an legal advice. Long_horn

@Radheshyam Dhanyabad Sathi. As far as going directly to GC from OPT goes I saw conflicting answers on web with some saying it can be done while other saying it can not be done. I will bring this matter to the attention of our corporate immigration attorney to see what s/he has to say. Also, if you know a good immigration attorney in Dallas area please do let me know (I can consult them next time when I am in Dallas areas to see my buddies). Last edited: 13-Sep-15 07:09 PM

Your employer can definitely petition for your GC while you are on OPT. USCIS does not deny your GC petition just because your employer filed for it while you are on OPT (F1 visa). The main concern is the timing. If your OPT expires before you get EAD (from EAD/AP/i485 application) with pending i485, then you cannot continue working and need to leave US. You can also apply for H1 in the mean time while you are in the process of GC application. If you are on 17 month OPT extension, you are in good position to go through EB processing. Whether your PERM or i140 is approved depends on whether you education/skills are suited for the job position. Your OPT status will not hamper in any decision making byUSCIS.

@long_horn Thank you. Its really good to hear from someone who was on the same boat. My hospital is part of a largest for PROFIT speciality hospital in USA so I doubt it is CAP Exempt. I checked my work email couple hours ago and saw an email from Corporate international recruiter and here is what she said (1) I have extensive experience of successfully handling cases such as yours (2) We will do PREMIUM processing for your case and whole thing should take 12-16 months (3) We will pay the total cost which will run from $8K-$10K, but you will have to sign a work contract [doesn't mention for how long] (4) Your hospital HR, You, me, and our corporate Immigration lawyer will have a conference call in next 1-2 week and we will then discuss the case further. About why I am on rush (1) Prefer NOT to take a chance with H1B lottery even though I will have better odds with 20K cap for individuals with US grad degree (2) I am thinking of going back to school for last degree of my life in next 3-4 years by when I will already be in my Mid-thirties. The program is really long and I want to be eligible for it ASAP. Getting admitted and paying the tuition for the program without GC is almost impossible (3) Been on F1 for a decade now so just tired of it and all the limitations that come with the status. Lastly I will discuss whether or not I can go for GC directly from OPT without H1B with the corporate lawyer. Also, if you know a good immigration attorney in Dallas area please do let me know (I can consult them next time when I am in Dallas areas to see my buddies). Last edited: 13-Sep-15 08:31 PM