EB-2 is for advanced-degree professionals; EB-3 includes skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor’s.

As of 2025, EB-2 India still has a longer backlog than EB-3 India.

Some applicants “downgrade” to EB-3 when that category moves faster.

EB-2 is for advanced-degree or exceptional ability professionals, while EB-3 is for skilled workers, bachelor's degree holders, and unskilled workers—with EB-3 sometimes moving faster for India.