The EB-1B Visa classification is designed to facilitate the immigration of professors and researchers internationally recognized for their outstanding achievements in a particular academic field. If you fit this description, this guide will outline the qualifications, requirements, and the process involved in applying for this specific category of U.S. immigration.
Eligibility Criteria for EB-1B Classification
To be eligible for EB-1B classification as an outstanding professor or researcher, you must meet the following criteria:
- International Recognition: You must be internationally recognized for outstanding achievements in your academic field.
- Experience: You must have at least three years of experience in teaching or research in the specified academic area.
- Pursuit of Tenure or Research Position: You must be entering the U.S. to pursue a tenured or tenure-track teaching or comparable research position at a university, institution of higher education, or private employer.
Qualifying Education, Experience, and Skills
To qualify for an EB-1B visa, you must provide documentation including:
- A Major Prize or Award: Have you received recognition for outstanding achievement?
- Membership in Professional Associations: Are you part of an association that requires outstanding achievements
- Published Material: Is there published material about your work in professional publications?
- Judging Experience: Have you acted as a judge of others’ work in your field?
- Original Contributions: Have you made original scientific or scholarly contributions?
- Authorship: Have you authored scholarly books or articles in your academic field?
Note that if any criteria don’t apply, your employer may submit comparable evidence to establish your eligibility.
Job Offer and Petition Requirements
You must have a job offer from a U.S. employer, a university, an institution of higher learning, or a private employer employing at least three full-time research positions. That employer must file a petition on your behalf, and the job offer must be for a permanent position.
Permanent Basis Work in the United States
If granted lawful permanent resident status under the EB-1B category, you will work permanently in the United States.
Conclusion
The EB-1B Visa offers outstanding professors and researchers a pathway to contribute their expertise to the U.S. academic and research communities. Understanding the criteria and working closely with an experienced immigration attorney can help streamline the process.
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