Getting EAD based on spouses Green Card


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I'm from India on H1B.  My employer plans to start the GC process in a year under EB3, though I have a masters degree from USA. Wife is in a PhD program, scheduled to graduate in 2 years time. Hypothetically she might get her green card in a year or so post graduation. Now here is the question. Once she gets the GC, is there a way that can help me get my EAD (at least, if not GC) faster? Otherwise it would take me quite some time to get to EAD. 

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"  Hypothetically she might get her green card in a year or so post graduation "

That is a big assumption. Be careful there.

EB1-A and B have a high bar and the rejection rate is about 60%.
Getting a PhD is not even 10% of what she needs to qualify. She will need publications, letters from people reputed in the industry mentioning her impact (need 150+ citations typically). She will also need to be a reviewer of journal articles and be prolific in her field. 

The myth that a PhD can help you get a green card has long been shot down.
You have time to plan and take steps accordingly.

 

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