Differences in EB-1 Categories

21.08.2025 19:01:05 The EB-1A and EB-1B are both employment-based immigrant visa categories in the United States, designed for individuals with extraordinary abilities or achievements. However, they cater to different types of professionals and have distinct eligibility requirements. Here's a breakdown of the main differences between these two categories: ### EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability #### Eligibility Requirements: 1. **Extraordinary Ability**: The applicant must demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim. 2. **No Job Offer Required**: Unlike other employment-based categories, an EB-1A petition does not require a specific job offer if the applicant is entering the U.S. to continue work in their area of expertise. 3. **Evidence**: The applicant must provide evidence that satisfies at least three out of ten specified criteria (or comparable evidence if these criteria do not readily apply). #### Examples of Evidence: - Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence. - Membership in associations that require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts. - Published material about the individual in professional or major trade publications. - Participation as a judge of the work of others in the field. - Original contributions of major significance to the field. ### EB-1B: Outstanding Professors and Researchers #### Eligibility Requirements: 1. **Outstanding Achievement**: The applicant must be recognized internationally as outstanding in a specific academic field. 2. **Job Offer Required**: A permanent job offer from a U.S. employer is required. This typically involves tenure-track teaching positions or research roles at universities or private employers with established research departments. 3. **Experience Requirement**: At least three years of experience in teaching or research in the academic area is necessary. #### Examples of Evidence: - Documentation showing receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement. - Memberships in associations requiring outstanding achievements judged by experts. - Published material about the individual's work in professional journals or major media outlets. - Evidence of participation on panels, or individually as a judge, evaluating others' work within their field. ### Commonalities: Both categories require substantial documentation and evidence to support claims of extraordinary ability or outstanding achievement. In summary, while both EB-1A and EB-1B are prestigious immigrant visa categories aimed at highly accomplished individuals, they differ mainly regarding job offer requirements and specific qualifying criteria tailored towards either broader fields (EB-1A) versus academia-focused professions (EB-1B).

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22.08.2025 23:04:21 Variant 1 (short + structured): EB-1A (extraordinary ability): • No job offer or employer needed. • Must prove sustained acclaim at the very top of your field. • Evidence: major awards, media coverage, published work about you, judging others’ work, memberships in elite associations, original contributions. • Example: an artist with international awards and global press reviews. EB-1B (outstanding professor/researcher): • Requires a U.S. employer (university or research institution). • At least 3 years of teaching or research experience. • Must show international recognition in academia. • Evidence: scholarly publications, citations, peer reviews, prestigious grants, recommendation letters from leading experts. • Example: a professor with 100+ citations and tenure-track offer in the U.S.

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22.08.2025 23:19:49 Self-petition vs. employer: EB-1A can be filed independently; EB-1B must be filed by a sponsoring institution. Field scope: EB-1A is open to science, business, arts, athletics; EB-1B is only for research/academia. Proof level: EB-1A needs proof of being at the “top few percent.” EB-1B requires being “outstanding” with clear academic recognition. Strong evidence: • EB-1A — international prizes, coverage in major outlets, keynote invitations. • EB-1B — peer-reviewed articles, citation record, editorial board service.

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