What are the detailed requirements for an Outstanding Researcher or Professor classification?
An “Outstanding Researcher or Professor” EB-1(b) petition is for those who are internationally recognized as outstanding in a particular scientific or scholarly field. There are three (3) main requirements for someone seeking a petition as an “Outstanding Researcher/Professor”, including: • International recognition as being outstanding in a specific academic field; • At least three years of relevant research or teaching experience: Research or teaching experience obtained while in pursuit of an advanced degree, such as a Ph.D., can be counted toward the three year requirement, but only if the alien has acquired the degree, and if the teaching duties were such that he or she had full responsibility for the class taught or if the research conducted toward the degree has been recognized within the academic field as outstanding. The alien must document his work history with letters from current and/or former employers describing work duties and years of employment; and • A job offer for a
