Direct Answer
An employment-based first-preference immigrant classification for internationally recognized professors and researchers sponsored for qualifying permanent academic or research positions. EB-1B is designed for professors and researchers who are internationally recognized as outstanding in a specific academic area and who will work in a qualifying permanent teaching or research position in the United States.
Who This May Fit
- What EB-1B is for: EB-1B is designed for professors and researchers who are internationally recognized as outstanding in a specific academic area and who will work in a qualifying permanent teaching or research position in the United States.
- Employer and position requirements matter: The petition must be tied to a qualifying position.
- The experience requirement: The beneficiary generally must have at least three years of experience in teaching or research in the academic area.
- Evidence of international recognition: The evidence framework focuses on international recognition as outstanding.
- How the process works: The U.S.
- Why strategy matters: A successful presentation should connect the employer’s qualifying position, the academic field, the beneficiary’s experience, and the evidence of international recognition.
What the Case Needs
The evidence framework focuses on international recognition as outstanding. The U.S. A successful presentation should connect the employer’s qualifying position, the academic field, the beneficiary’s experience, and the evidence of international recognition.
- 1. Confirm the threshold: identify the classification, filing route, petitioner or sponsor, and any timing issues.
- 2. Map the evidence: organize the record around each legal requirement and address material gaps.
- 3. Prepare and file: assemble the forms, legal presentation, exhibits, and response strategy for the covered filing.
Fees
Published Lexagor professional-fee range: Flexible $9,000-$12,000; Protected $11,000-$14,500, if accepted.
Both plans include the covered legal work and RFE or NOID response legal work for the covered filing. Government and third-party charges are separate. Final scope, fee, and Protected Plan availability require attorney review and a written Lexagor engagement agreement.
Common Questions
Can I self-petition for EB-1B?
No. EB-1B requires a qualifying U.S. employer to file the immigrant petition.
Is a labor certification required?
No. EB-1B is a first-preference employment-based classification that does not require PERM labor certification.
Do I need exactly three years of post-degree experience?
The rule generally requires at least three years of teaching or research experience in the academic area. Certain qualifying experience obtained while pursuing an advanced degree may count under the regulatory conditions.
Can a private company sponsor an outstanding researcher?
Potentially. Private-employer sponsorship is possible when the employer and research position satisfy the applicable requirements, including the rules concerning research staff and documented accomplishments.
Next Step
Use the Navigator for a preliminary path-and-fee estimate, or ask Lexagor Law to review the material facts and possible strategy.