fred dantata
Mar 7, 2024
Porting priority date from EB3 other workers to EB2 NIW
I have an approved EB3 I-140 with a PD of Dec 2021 and this date is current for EB2 NIW. I have filed for EB2 NIW but waiting for the decision. Upon approval, i would like to port my EB3 priority date to EB2. I have the following questions:
1. how is the porting process like? i do not have the eb3 approval notice as employers do not rlease this, but i have the receipt notice.
2. what documents do i need for porting?
3. when is the best time to port. should i contact USCIS now or wait till approval?
Thanks a lot for your answers!
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D FlexMar 7, 2024
good question @fred dantata
T. G.Mar 7, 2024
1. apply for a FOIA now to get the approval notice
2. when applying for the 485, include the approval notice of the EB3 and explain it in your cover letter that you’re requesting them to port the priority date to the EB2
3. you port at the time of applying for the 485, or if the 485 is pending you can send the letter to the service center with your application requesting the porting.
fred dantataMar 7, 2024
Thanks for your responce. I am processing from Germany so it will be consular. In my case, i will be applying through NVC with form DS-260. Does that mean i am to port when i get the NVC notification to file?
