I-140 EB-1B | Outstanding Professors & Researchers

Form I-140 EB-1B is the form for an employment-based, first-preference permanent resident visa if you are an alien that is an outstanding professor or researcher. In order to qualify for this visa type, you must meet 2 of the 6 criteria, listed below.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrate international recognition for your outstanding achievements in a particular academic field
  • Have at least 3 years experience in teaching or research in that academic area
  • Be entering the United States in order to pursue tenure or tenure track teaching or a comparable research position at a university, institution of higher education, or private employer

What You'll Need

You must include evidence of 2 of the 6 listed criteria below (or comparable evidence if any of the criteria do not apply):

  • Evidence of receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement
  • Evidence of membership in associations that require their members to demonstrate outstanding achievement
  • Evidence of published material in professional publications written by others about the alien's work in the academic field
  • Evidence of participation, either on a panel or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or allied academic field
  • Evidence of original scientific or scholarly research contributions in the field
  • Evidence of authorship of scholarly books or articles (in scholarly journals with international circulation) in the field

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FAQs

Is my family allowed to come with me on an I-140 EB-1B visa?

If your I-140 EB-1B petition is approved, your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may be eligible to apply for admission to the United States in E-14 or E-15 immigrant status, respectively.

Is there a fee to file the I-140 EB-1B?

Yes, there is a $700 filing fee. If you apply online, you can also pay online. If you pay by mail, then you can pay via money order, personal check, cashier’s check, or by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Exceptions:

Applicants 75 years of age or older do not need to pay a biometric fee. They only need to pay the $640 filing fee.
No fee is required for military applicants filing under section 328 or 329 of the INA.

How can I file my I-140 EB-1B form?

You can file your form online or by mail. Filing online allows you to:

  • Pay your filing fee online
  • Check the status of your case
  • Receive notifications and case updates
  • View personalized case completion date estimates
  • Respond to requests for evidence
  • Manage your contact information, including updating your address

 

You can create an account to file online. You can also mail your form to your region’s designated USCIS office.

Of course, you can choose to manage your case independently. However, working with immigration experts can help you navigate the process and provide guidance throughout.

You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.

Why should I work with ImmigrationUSA?

Immigration issues can be quite complicated. Combine that with the current rate of change in U.S. policies, it can be hard to keep up. Our team puts their experience to work for you and your particular situation. We work hard to stay on top of policy changes and are prepared for changes down the line. We offer patented online software, MyEsq, that streamlines the filing process and makes our knowledgeable team of lawyers just a click away.

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