Do I need a sponsorship from my current employer for the EB1-OR application? I am not a member of any professional organizations in my field, should I join the professional associations now by paying a membership fee?
The EB1-OR is an employer-sponsored application, it needs to be sponsored by your current employer. If you are currently employed, your employers sponsorship will help you file the petition, prepare the letters of recommendation, and collect other evidences. It is not necessary to be a member of professional organizations in your field to file an EB1-OR petition. Also, evidence that would support an EB1-OR petition is membership in an association or society requiring “outstanding achievement” of its members. If the professional association is easy to join, it may not be a factor in your EB1-OR case.
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