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Posted about 1 year ago
Should I downgrade from EB‑2 to EB‑3 for faster green‑card priority‑date movement, and what are the trade‑offs?
Charlotte Evans
Answered about 1 year ago
Downgrading can shave months off if EB‑3 dates are ahead, but you’ll likely face longer I‑140 processing and pay duplicate fees.
Blake Shaw
Answered about 1 year ago
Do it only if you’re current in EB‑3; otherwise you risk two queues, extra attorney work, and possible RFEs on job level.
Nellie Jensen
Answered about 1 year ago
Keep EB‑2 and file a concurrent EB‑3 I‑140 (“inter‑filing”); you gain flexibility without abandoning the original priority date.
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