Does a technology degree count for EB-2?

It can, but not automatically. EB-2 typically requires an advanced degree or, alternatively, a bachelor’s-level degree combined with progressive professional experience considered equivalent to that degree. What matters is not the name of the diploma but the level of qualification it represents.

A technology degree is a form of higher education, but it is not always directly equated to a U.S.-standard bachelor’s degree. For that reason, it is neither automatically accepted nor rejected: what determines eligibility is how that credential translates into U.S. academic standards.

The usual path is to obtain an educational credential evaluation from a specialized agency, which compares your education (and, when relevant, your experience) against U.S. benchmarks. This analysis helps demonstrate whether the technology degree, alone or combined with relevant experience, meets the required level.

Because every case is unique and also depends on how your career connects to the national interest, it is worth reviewing the current requirements on the official source (USCIS) and seeking a specialized assessment of your profile before filing.

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