Immigrant Visas for Outstanding Professors and Researchers (EB-1B)
The EB-1B category is reserved for outstanding professors and researchers who have gained international recognition in a specific academic field. Unlike EB-1A, this visa requires an offer of employment from a U.S. university, institution of higher learning, or a qualifying private employer with a strong research department.
Eligibility Criteria
- International recognition for outstanding achievements in a particular academic field
- At least 3 years of teaching or research experience in the field
- A permanent job offer for a tenured, tenure-track, or comparable research position in the U.S.
- Must provide evidence of at least 2 of the following: major awards, membership in organizations with selective criteria, published material about the applicant’s work, judging the work of others, original contributions to the field, or authorship of scholarly books or articles
https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-3