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U.S. Green Card for outstanding professors and internationally recognized researchers.
Last updated: 2025-10-28
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) visa offers a direct path to a U.S. Green Card for internationally recognized academics and researchers with proven excellence in their field and a permanent job offer from a U.S. institution.
What you getالمزايا
Direct path to U.S. Green Card
No labor certification required
Faster processing under EB-1 category
Eligible dependents can apply for Green Cards
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Form I-140 filing fee
Petition for Alien Worker (EB-1B)
Premium processing (optional)
15-day expedited review
Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status)
For applicants filing within the U.S.
Consular processing (DS-260)
For applicants filing from outside the U.S.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
International recognition for outstanding research or teaching
Minimum three years of relevant academic or research experience
Permanent job offer from a U.S. university or qualified research institution
Meet at least two of six USCIS EB-1B criteria
Who cannot apply
Insufficient experience or recognition
Unqualified employer or non-permanent job offer
Eligible occupationsالمهن
Eligible positions
- ✦University or college professors with proven international recognition
- ✦Researchers employed by accredited U.S. universities or institutions
- ✦Private-sector researchers with notable scientific achievements
The processكيف نعمل
Eligibility Check
Verify academic achievements and research credentials.
Gather Documents
Prepare evidence of recognition, publications, and employer support.
Employer Petition
U.S. employer files Form I-140 with USCIS.
Green Card Process
File I-485 or DS-260 for status adjustment or consular processing.
Approval
Receive your U.S. Green Card after USCIS approval.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Valid passport
- ✦Birth certificate
Professional Evidence
- ✦Letters confirming at least three years of research or teaching experience
- ✦Employer’s permanent job offer letter
- ✦Employment verification from prior institutions
Evidence of Outstanding Achievement
- ✦Awards or prizes for academic excellence
- ✦Membership in professional associations requiring outstanding achievements
- ✦Published material about the applicant’s research work
- ✦Evidence of judging the work of others in the field
- ✦Original scientific or scholarly contributions of major significance
- ✦Authorship of scholarly books or research articles in international journals
Supporting & Miscellaneous
- ✦Recommendation letters from independent experts
- ✦Curriculum vitae and publication list
- ✦Institutional credentials of current or future U.S. employer
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Weak or dependent recommendation letters reduce approval chances
Employer documentation must clearly show eligibility
Compliance
Provide verified experience letters and certified translations
Employer must confirm ability to offer a permanent position
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
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