EricK

I left Uni before completing my degree - in the UK it hasn't held me back in my career in any way, however now I am over here in the US on an L1A visa I will at some point soon need to think about a green card. Is there a requirement for a green card applicant to have a degree?

tonrob

No.

fatbrit

Nope!

sangiano

To give you more than a no answer.

Depending on category, experience can be counted rather than the qualification (I can't remember the formula).

In simple terms,

EB3 requires a Bachelors degree.

EB2 requires a Masters or Bachelors + 5 years experience.

EB1A & EB1B usually have PhD although not a formal requirement.

EB1C has no formal requirement. It is the place in the organization and duties that count.

The natural progression from L1A is to EB1C.

It's a bit of a simple explanation, but I hope it helps.

EricK

That's excellent, many thanks for the replies.

S Folinsky

You left out three words. Regarding EB-3, you omitted the words "does not" before "require." On EB-2, you left out the word "progressive" between "years" and "experience." Advice is given nor intended.

MsElui

my husband was an L1A. He has an HND but no degree. He has a lot of work experience though. he had no issue getting his visa in 2007 or his Greencard earlier last year.

nettlebed

What hasn't been pointed out yet, is that the easy way to do it is to marry a USC (but not for the sole reason of gaining a green card).

Day77

mselui what is a HND but no degree.???

just wondered is all!

thanks!

nettlebed

HND is a Higher National Diploma. In the UK it is considered equivalent to the beginning of a degree course, but is not equivalent to a full degree. I guess the equivalent in the US would be an Associate's Degree.

Day77

Hey Nettlebed

thanks for the heads up!!!


not sure if its the same but i have AN NVQ (national Vocation Qualification) Level 2 in retail. probably not..lol

nettlebed

Not, I'm afraid: an NVQ is a work-based qualification, not an educational certificate.

sangiano

Absolutely agree Mr. F.

Thanks for the comments. I agree that the "progressive" experience is an important addition. My bad.

It was, as stated, a very simplified explanation, sufficient, I think, for the OPs initial question. It probably reasonably accurately reflects what would "more often than not" be needed to get a PERM approved at this time.

I agree it could have been phrased better.

scrubbedexpat099

Quote:

Advice is given nor intended

A not mising. Possibly also a comma and a full stop.

What are the legal ramifications?

Enquiring minds would like to know.

S Folinsky

Mea culpa. "No advice given nor intended." Thank you!