EB-2 Visa Attorney in Chicago
Choose the Right EB-2 Petition Path
The EB-2 immigrant visa category offers two routes for professionals with advanced qualifications. At Polaris Law Group, we guide Chicago individuals and employers through eligibility analysis, petition preparation, and the permanent residence process.
The standard route requires employer sponsorship and PERM labor certification for a permanent position. A National Interest Waiver allows a qualifying individual to self-petition without an employer sponsor or that certification process.
We also develop employment-based immigration strategies for employers in sectors that include:
- Startups
- Technology companies
- Agriculture producers
- Manufacturing businesses
For each case, we identify the appropriate petition pathway and organize the supporting evidence around its legal requirements.
Speak with an EB-2 visa lawyer in Chicago about your options. Call (402) 383-2698 to request a consultation.
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From Form I-140 to Permanent Residence
The petition stage begins with Form I-140, which requests an employment-based immigrant classification from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The required steps depend on whether the case follows the employer-sponsored or self-petition route.
The stages are:
- Employer-sponsored petition: The employer completes the PERM labor certification process and files Form I-140 after approval.
- Self-petition: The applicant files Form I-140 directly without an employer sponsor or approved labor certification.
- Permanent residence: After the petition stage, the green card process continues through adjustment of status in the United States or consular processing abroad.
Evidence That Establishes EB-2 Eligibility
The documentation must establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The appropriate evidence depends on whether the applicant qualifies through an advanced degree or exceptional ability and whether the case includes a waiver request.
Core evidence categories include:
- Advanced degree: Evidence can include a degree above a bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent. Eligibility can also rest on a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent followed by at least 5 years of progressive experience in the specialty.
- Exceptional ability: The applicant must satisfy at least 3 of 6 regulatory criteria and demonstrate ability significantly above what’s ordinarily encountered in the sciences, arts, or business.
- Waiver request: The record should describe the proposed endeavor and document its national importance. Supporting materials can address education, skills, plans for future activities, and progress already made toward the endeavor.
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Chicago EB-2 Guidance Informed by Government Experience
Our team serving Chicago includes attorneys with former U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Chief Counsel experience. Attorney Krunal Sheth represented the government in immigration proceedings from 2021 through 2025 and is part of our EB-2 team.
Krunal Sheth’s legal briefs have served as templates for federal offices. We draw on that agency-facing perspective to evaluate petition options, prepare legal arguments, organize supporting documents, and respond to government scrutiny.
We provide multilingual legal advocacy in:
- Spanish
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- Farsi
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Arabic
- Q’anjob’al
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Plan Your EB-2 Petition with Clarity
In-person appointments and virtual consultations are available for professionals and employers evaluating a proposed position, professional background, or planned endeavor.
Request a consultation with Polaris Law Group through our contact form or call (402) 383-2698.