EB-1 (B) Outstanding Professor or Researcher

The United States Government offers employment-based visas that lead you to obtain legal permanent residency (a green card). There is a subcategory for this first preference visa dedicated to outstanding professors and researchers also known as EB-1 (B).

What are the requirements?

• The professor or researcher needs to have at least three years of experience in their academic field.
• Published materials of original research contributions such as academic articles found in professional magazines, websites, or newspapers.
• Evidence that the original research contributions are cited by other professors or researchers.
• Receipt of prizes, awards and/or recognition for outstanding achievement in their academic field.

Do I need to have a job offer?

• Yes, this individual must have a job offer from a university or an institution of higher education secured before applying for this visa.
• The job offer must be a tenure or tenure-track position.
• Alternatively, a research position from a private or nonprofit institution is acceptable as a job offer.

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