Filing EB1 while EB2 AOS is pending

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I am thinking about applying for green card under EB-1A or EB-1B. Currently I have an approved I-140 (2005, EB2). I have a few questions:
Q.a) Is the EB1A or EB1-B I-140 premium processed?

Q.b) Do I need to submit another set of I-485 with the EB-1 application even though the EB-2 I-485 are pending with USCIS?

Q.c) Which option would be better for me - EB-1A or EB-1B? I am currently an associate professor at XXX University.
 

Ans.a) Currently, there is no premium processing for this type of cases.

Ans.b) No. We should be able to use the same 485.

Ans.c) The answer to that depends upon two main factors: whether or not you have a "permanent" job and whether or not we have a strong enough resume for the higher category. Generally speaking, if we have a permanent job, I shoot for the lower category where the approval is more likely. Just send an email to Leslie for us to talk more about this issue. Email her your resume also.

 

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Submitted by Syed (not verified) on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 10:53 Permalink

Hello, I have filled my EB-2 NIW six months back and waiting for the decision. Meanwhile, is it possible for me upgrade my EB-2 NIW to EB-1? Thank you.

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Submitted by Rajiv S. Khanna on Tue, 02/22/2022 - 10:37 Permalink

I am assuming that you were asking me whether you can apply for an EB1A classification after you have already received a national interest waiver. The answer is, yes. You have to start an entirely new application, but that is permitted under the law.