What is the EB2 Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability Visa?

The EB2 visa is an employment-based, second-preference immigrant visa category that leads to permanent residency (green card) in the United States. It's designed for professionals with advanced degrees or those with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business. This visa category offers a pathway to permanent life and work in the United States, with all the benefits of lawful permanent residency, including the ability to eventually apply for U.S. citizenship.