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Ashra Ash

Posted 2 months ago

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Hi everyone! 👋 My family and I are planning to migrate to the U.S. within the next five years, and I’m currently researching different visa options — EB1, EB2, EB3, and F1B. Each category seems to have its own set of qualifications, timelines, and challenges, and it’s a bit confusing to figure out which one could be the most realistic and efficient for long-term settlement. 🏡 Could someone please explain: ✨ The key differences among EB1, EB2, EB3, and F1B ✨ The eligibility and processing time for each ✨ Which category is usually easiest or fastest for a family to secure permanent residency or a green card Any insights or personal experiences would be incredibly helpful as we plan our family’s next big move! 🙏💙
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Waseka Nawer

Answered 2 months ago

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💬 My Experience with Family Migration & U.S. Visa Options 🇺🇸 Hey there! I went through this whole process with my family, so here’s what I’ve learned from experience and research 👇 1️⃣ EB1 — The Fast Lane (if you qualify) • This one’s for people with extraordinary achievements (think PhD holders, researchers, senior managers, etc.). • 🏆 Processing is fastest because the visa numbers are current most of the time. • ❗But it’s hard to qualify unless you’ve got strong credentials. 2️⃣ EB2 — Skilled Professionals Route • Perfect for those with a Master’s degree or strong work experience + PERM labor certification. • ⚖️ Medium difficulty, takes 2–4 years typically. • Good balance if you’ve got solid qualifications but not at the EB1 level. 3️⃣ EB3 — For Skilled & Professional Workers • Most common one! My cousin went through this. • 👷‍♀️ Slower (can be 5–7 years), but easier to qualify if you have employer sponsorship. • Great for stability, just needs patience. 4️⃣ F1B — Family Sponsorship Route 👨‍👩‍👧 • This depends on who’s sponsoring (U.S. citizen or permanent resident). • 🕰️ Very long wait — sometimes 8–10+ years. • Works best if you already have close family there willing to sponsor. 💡My Take: If you or your spouse have strong education/work background — go for EB2. If not, EB3 is realistic but slower. EB1 is gold if you qualify. F1B is more of a long-term backup plan. Hope that helps! 😊

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Ashra Ash

Replied 2 months ago

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Thanks a lot! That helped
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Tami Gonzales

Answered 2 months ago

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EB 1, 2 and 3 are employment-based immigrant visas that lead to green cards. There is no F1B visa. You probably mean F-1 visa, which is a student visa and it doesn't lead to a green card.

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Lola Wilson

Answered 2 months ago

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EB-1 is for people with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors, or multinational executives. It has the fastest processing, but is the hardest to qualify for. EB-2 is for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. You will need a job offer and labor certification. EB-3 is for skilled, professional or other workers. It is easier to qualify for but slower because of backlogs.

F-1 is a nonimmigrant visa for full-time students and it doesn’t lead to permanent residency.

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