Tanya Gupta

EB2 to EB3 Downgrade Complete - My Experience

Replied to: EB2 India Priority Date Movement - November Visa Bulletin Discussion

I did the EB3 downgrade and don't regret it. My PD is 2015 and with the faster EB3 movement, I might actually file I-485 before my kids age out. Do the math for your situation - for some people it makes sense.

Oct 15, 2025, 1:00 PM

Replied to: EB3 India Backlog - Is Downgrade from EB2 Worth It?

I did this exact analysis a year ago and decided to downgrade. Here's my take: Kids aging out was my main concern. My daughter turns 21 in 2030. With EB2 moving at current pace, there's no way we'd file I-485 before she ages out. With EB3, there's a much better chance. Yes, you can file both EB2 and EB3 simultaneously (or do EB3 while keeping EB2 I-140 approved). Talk to your employer - most are supportive since they already invested in your GC process.

Sep 28, 2025, 6:00 PM