If I have a choice between filing an Alien of Extraordinary Ability and filing an Outstanding Researcher or Outstanding Professor petition, which petition should I choose?
If you meet both criteria, you can file for an Alien of Extraordinary Ability petition which will not bind you to any particular employer and which you may file on your own behalf. You can also file an Outstanding Researcher or Outstanding Professor (EB1-OR, or EB-1B) petition at the same time. However, it requires a job offer from an employer. In addition, a change of employers while your EB1-Outstanding Researcher or Outstanding Professor petition is pending may affect your Outstanding Researcher or Outstanding Professor petition. Your particular situation may differ depending on your specific circumstances.
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