In this video, the Avatar of attorney Shawn Sedaghat explains how to qualify for the EB-1B Outstanding Professor or Researcher visa category. With nearly three decades of experience in immigration law, Sedaghat offers a comprehensive breakdown of the requirements and evidence needed to apply under this prestigious employment-based category.
Requirements to Qualify for EB-1B
To qualify for the EB-1B Outstanding Professor or Researcher category, applicants must meet several key requirements:
Permanent Job Offer
Applicants must have a permanent job offer for a tenure or tenure-track position at a university or comparable research position at a private employer. This job offer must clearly demonstrate that the applicant’s role is permanent and not temporary.
Three Years of Experience
The applicant must have at least three years of experience in teaching or conducting research in their academic field. This experience can be gained before or after earning their advanced degree and must be relevant to the position they are seeking.
Evidence of International Recognition
Applicants must provide evidence of at least two of the six criteria established by USCIS. These criteria include:
Receiving Major Awards or Prizes: Evidence of awards or recognition for outstanding achievements in the field.
Membership in Associations: Membership in professional associations that require outstanding achievements for entry.
Published Material About the Applicant’s Work: Articles, reviews, or profiles in major professional publications that discuss the applicant’s work.
Participation as a Judge of Others’ Work: Evidence that the applicant has served as a judge or reviewer for academic papers, research, or grant committees.
Original Scientific or Scholarly Contributions: Documentation of original contributions to the academic field, such as significant research findings or new methodologies.
Authorship of Scholarly Books or Articles: The applicant must have authored scholarly articles or books that are published in reputable journals or by established academic publishers.
Why These Elements Are Important
These elements collectively demonstrate the applicant's international recognition and significant contributions to their field of expertise. Meeting at least two of these six criteria is required to establish the applicant’s extraordinary ability and standing as an outstanding professor or researcher.
Conclusion
To qualify for the EB-1B Outstanding Professor or Researcher visa, applicants must hold a permanent job offer, have three years of relevant experience, and provide evidence of at least two of the six USCIS criteria. These qualifications demonstrate international recognition and significant contributions to the academic field, strengthening the applicant’s case for the EB-1B category.
Contact Information:
Phone: +1 (818) 382-3333
Email:
- niw-eb1attorneys@sedaghatlawoffices.com
- ss@sedaghatlaw.com
Websites:
- sedaghatlaw.com/
- niwandeb-1.com/
Office Locations:
Los Angeles - 18751 Ventura Blvd. Suite 200 Tarzana, CA 91356
Orange County - 300 Spectrum Center Dr 400, Irvine, CA 92618
If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up 👍and🔔 Subscribe for more immigration tips and guidance.
#EB1B #OutstandingProfessor #Researcher #EmploymentBasedVisas #ImmigrationLaw #ShawnSedaghat #TenureTrack #ResearchPositions #USCIS #VisaApplication #AcademicRecognition #ImmigrationAttorney #InternationalRecognition
8 сен 2024
