Which employment-based immigrant classification includes E21?

• A. EB1
• B. EB2
• C. EB3
• D. EB4

Answer: (B)

The classification E21 refers specifically to the employment-based immigrant category under EB2, which is designated for professionals with advanced degrees or an exceptional ability in their field. This classification recognizes individuals who have earned a master's degree or higher, or the equivalent foreign degree, or possess exceptional ability—meaning a level of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in the sciences, arts, or business.

EB2 applicants typically have advanced qualifications, and their employment must also be in a field that aligns with their degree or exceptional ability. This classification allows for a path to permanent residency for highly skilled individuals, addressing labor shortages in specific industries that require such expertise.

In contrast, the other classifications—EB1, EB3, and EB4—afford immigration benefits to different groups based on varying criteria related to their skills, employment offers, or special circumstances, and do not encompass the specific requirements laid out for E21.