Professors/Researchers

The EB-1 priority worker category is a visa option for individuals who are considered to be at the top of their field in their respective fields of expertise. This includes professors and researchers who have made significant contributions to their field and have demonstrated exceptional ability in their work. To be eligible for this visa, individuals must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved national or international recognition for their work and that their continued presence in the United States is in the national interest.

To apply for this visa, individuals must first secure a job offer from a U.S. employer. The employer must then file a petition on behalf of the employee with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As part of the petition, the employer must provide evidence of the employee's qualifications and achievements, including documentation of their education and work experience, awards and honors received, and any published articles or research they have contributed to.

In addition to the requirements outlined by the employer, individuals seeking an EB-1 visa must also meet certain personal requirements. They must have a bachelor's degree or higher and at least three years of experience in their field. They must also be able to demonstrate their exceptional ability through the submission of at least two of the following:

• Receipt of a major internationally recognized award or prize (such as a Nobel Prize or Pulitzer Prize)

• Membership in a professional association requiring outstanding achievements as a requirement for membership

• Published material about the individual's work in professional or major trade publications or other major media

• Evidence of the individual's participation on a panel or as a judge of the work of others in the same or an allied field

• Evidence of the individual's original scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field

• Evidence of the individual's authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media

• Evidence of the display of the individual's work in the arts or sciences at artistic exhibitions or showcases

If you are a professor or researcher seeking to obtain a green card through the EB-1 priority worker category, it is important to work closely with your employer and an experienced immigration attorney to ensure that you are able to meet all of the requirements for this visa. With the right preparation and documentation, you can successfully apply for and obtain an EB-1 visa and begin your journey towards permanent residency in the United States.