EB porting and credentials eval

[gk_2000]

So, the oldest topic is here again ..

I had heard many years back, it is possible to make 4 year degree, by putting in 1 year Master's in addition to 3 years Bachelor's. Do you know of anyone who has done that lately?

Secondly, I have a PG Diploma that exempts me from one year of MCA/MSc(IT). Can I use that as the fourth year?

Lawyers are also welcome to answer...

Also, is a credentials eval from a member of NACES (www.naces.org) acceptable? If not, who else?

Thanks

[EBX-Man]

Originally Posted by gk_2000

So, the oldest topic is here again ..

I had heard many years back, it is possible to make 4 year degree, by putting in 1 year Master's in addition to 3 years Bachelor's. Do you know of anyone who has done that lately?

Secondly, I have a PG Diploma that exempts me from one year of MCA/MSc(IT). Can I use that as the fourth year?

Lawyers are also welcome to answer...

Also, is a credentials eval from a member of NACES (NACES® - The Standard of Excellence for Credential Evaluation Services) acceptable? If not, who else?

Thanks

I think the current interpetation is 4 years degree form a single source

[gk_2000]

Originally Posted by EBX-Man

I think the current interpetation is 4 years degree form a single source

So, suppose I can prove I can get exemption (Lateral Entry) to my University's MCA or MSc(IT), I should be good?

[chikna]

Not sure 3 year degree works for EB2. Mine was denied in 2004. I have an approved I-140 in EB3 PD 2005 and yet to file I-485.

[08OCT2008]

Another user has this info in another site that it was from M attorney

"In general, it is well settled case law that an Indian 3-year Bachelors degree will not be able to be used to equate to qualifications necessary for an EB2 Greencard position, no matter how many years of experience or Indian PGDs one has. However, there is a separate category for individuals with exceptional abilities who are working in a job that requires these abilities to qualify for an EB2 position even having a 3-year degree. These applications have higher standards that can be difficult to meet, however, if you think you may qualify, you should consult a knowledgeable immigration attorney in regard to your case."

So even though it is difficult .. it is not impossible !!

[gk_2000]

Originally Posted by 08OCT2008

Another user has this info in another site that it was from M attorney

"In general, it is well settled case law that an Indian 3-year Bachelors degree will not be able to be used to equate to qualifications necessary for an EB2 Greencard position, no matter how many years of experience or Indian PGDs one has. However, there is a separate category for individuals with exceptional abilities who are working in a job that requires these abilities to qualify for an EB2 position even having a 3-year degree. These applications have higher standards that can be difficult to meet, however, if you think you may qualify, you should consult a knowledgeable immigration attorney in regard to your case."

So even though it is difficult .. it is not impossible !!

Well, that just says about experience, nothing about additional study years

[gk_2000]

Originally Posted by chikna

Not sure 3 year degree works for EB2. Mine was denied in 2004. I have an approved I-140 in EB3 PD 2005 and yet to file I-485.

Did you also try to use additional year (3+1) from another course?

[gk_2000]

Fellows, pls dont mind my questions. What I am asking here is not only helpful to me, but to everyone else in my position. I appreciate your tolerance.

[krupa]

As told by my attorney additional course, after 3 years degress makes only your eduction equivalent 4 years US degreee , but you will not qualify for EB2 category , as EB2 requires Degree plus 5 years expereince after after four year degree. You need to wait another 5 years to get qualified for the same.

Originally Posted by gk_2000

Did you also try to use additional year (3+1) from another course?

[veni001]

Originally Posted by gk_2000

So, the oldest topic is here again ..

I had heard many years back, it is possible to make 4 year degree, by putting in 1 year Master's in addition to 3 years Bachelor's. Do you know of anyone who has done that lately?

Secondly, I have a PG Diploma that exempts me from one year of MCA/MSc(IT). Can I use that as the fourth year?

Lawyers are also welcome to answer...

Also, is a credentials eval from a member of NACES (NACES® - The Standard of Excellence for Credential Evaluation Services) acceptable? If not, who else?

Thanks

Off course Job must Qualify for EB2 first to start PERM process

But please note....
There is a big difference between single source 4-year degree Vs 4-year degree equivalent

1. One with single source 4-year degree need 5-years of progressive experience to be qualified for EB-2 (Advanced Degree Option)
2. One with 4-year degree equivalent need 10-years of progressive experience to be qualified for EB-2 (Exceptional Ability Option)

Please check USCIS website for EB2 requirements

As most attorneys agree that #2 is tough to get approval.

[snathan]

Originally Posted by veni001

Off course Job must Qualify for EB2 first to start PERM process

But please note....
There is a big difference between single source 4-year degree Vs 4-year degree equivalent

1. One with single source 4-year degree need 5-years of progressive experience to be qualified for EB-2 (Advanced Degree Option)
2. One with 4-year degree equivalent need 10-years of progressive experience to be qualified for EB-2 (Exceptional Ability Option)

Please check USCIS website for EB2 requirements

As most attorneys agree that #2 is tough to get approval.

Sub-Categories

Advanced Degree

Description

The job you apply for must require an advanced degree and you must possess such a degree or its equivalent (a baccalaureate degree plus 5 years progressive work experience in the field).

Evidence

Documentation, such as an official academic record showing that you have a U.S. advanced degree or a foreign equivalent degree, or an official academic record showing that you have a U.S. baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent degree and letters from current or former employers showing that you have at least 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate work experience in the specialty.

As long as your PERM requirement meets this criteria, you shouldnt have any issues. I am not seeing the single source requirement.

[gk_2000]

Thanks Nathan ... <heart is dancing>

[veni001]

Originally Posted by snathan

Sub-Categories

Advanced Degree

Description

The job you apply for must require an advanced degree and you must possess such a degree or its equivalent (a baccalaureate degree plus 5 years progressive work experience in the field).

Evidence

Documentation, such as an official academic record showing that you have a U.S. advanced degree or a foreign equivalent degree, or an official academic record showing that you have a U.S. baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent degree and letters from current or former employers showing that you have at least 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate work experience in the specialty.

As long as your PERM requirement meets this criteria, you shouldnt have any issues. I am not seeing the single source requirement.

That's where the catch is.....

[gk_2000]

Originally Posted by veni001

That's where the catch is.....

And that's where naces comes in...

But I am not trying to dispute your opinion. You are most welcome

If I go for evaluation, I will let you all know the updates

[veni001]

Originally Posted by gk_2000

And that's where naces comes in...

But I am not trying to dispute your opinion. You are most welcome

If I go for evaluation, I will let you all know the updates

gk_2000,
Make sure not to burn the bridges in the process.....

Things have changed dramatically in the last year, please read this News Letter from ImmInfo.....

Few bullets to note from the above news letter...

"First, they now seem to be issuing RFEs on the "ability to pay" issue for every employer that has filed multiple I-140s in the past".
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"Second, they are questioning the qualifications of any beneficiary who has a three year undergraduate degree. It doesn't matter that the employee may have a U.S. master's degree or even PhD, if he or she has a three year undergraduate degree, the USCIS is going to challenge the validity of all higher degrees for the same person".
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"Third, the service centers have finally decided to try to apply the illegitimate "employer-employee" memo standards to I-140 petitions for consulting companies".
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Good Luck!