My current visa is H1B working for a private university. I've been working for them for 2 years now (6 months on OPT from a master degree and 18 on H1B). I would like to initiate the green card process before my H1B expires (I know there is a possibility of an extension). My boss (the dean of the school) agrees we can pursue this. I'm not a faculty member, my title is Data Manager and Assessment Coordinator (IT related work).
I have 4 years of experience in my specific title (2 with this university and 2 with another university) and a total of 6 years working experience in an IT related field
Would my green card petition proceed as category EB2? EB2 do not require labor certification, correct? I heard that is what takes the longest time to process.
I’m mainly finding out the requirements to initiate the process, both from my end and the university's (The university's HR dept didn't have a clue how to proceed with my H1B two years ago and they consulted their lawyers for everything which I ended up paying).
I appreciate any information you can forward me so I can understand the process better and its entire duration.

