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Q: What is Eb-1B?

A: EB-1B, also known as classification of outstanding professors and researchers, is given to professor
and researchers recognized internationally for their outstanding academic achievements in a particular
field.

Q: What are the statutory requirements for Eb-1B?

A: An Eb-1B outstanding professor or researcher must have at least three years experience in teaching
or research in that academic area, and enter the U.S. in a tenure or tenure track teaching or
comparable research position at a university or other institution of higher education.

Q: Does Eb-1B need employer sponsorship?

A: Yes, unlike Eb-1A, Eb-1B requires that alien has a permanent employment offer from U.S. employer.
Permanent job offer includes, but is not limited to, tenure or tenure track positions. For positions other
than tenure or tenure track, the offer letter must be carefully drafted to meet the "permanent job"
requirement. Click Here for a Sample Offer Letter for Eb-1B petition.

Q: Can private companies sponsor Eb-1B?

A: Yes, a private company can file Eb-1B petition for qualified alien worker. However, there are
additional requirements a private company has to meet for filing Eb-1B petitions. If the employer is a
private company rather than a university or educational institution, the department, division, or institute
of the private employer must employ at least three persons full time in research activities and have
achieved documented accomplishments in an academic field.

Q: I am an engineer, and job duties involve primarily engineering, can I apply for Eb-1B?
A: No. Eb-1B is a classification for researchers and professors only. To be eligible for this
classification, your job duties must be primarily research.

Q: What evidence should be submitted in Eb-1B petition?

A: Petitioner should submit evidence establishing that the professor or researcher is recognized as
outstanding in the academic field. Such evidence must include documentation of at least two of the
following:

1.        Receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement;
2.        Membership in associations that require their members to demonstrate outstanding
achievements;
3.        Published material in professional publications written by others about the alien's work in the
academic field;
4.        Participation, either on a panel or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or
allied
academic field;
5.        Original scientific or scholarly research contributions in the field;
6.        Authorship of scholarly books or articles (in scholarly journals with international circulation) in
the field.

Q: Is Labor Certification required in Eb-1B petition?

A: No, a labor certification is not required in Eb-1B petition.

Q: How do I know if I am qualified for Eb-1B petition?

A: Now you have known the basics about Eb-1B from our website. If you are somehow wondering
whether your credentials qualify you to file Eb-1B petition, or how good is your chance to get approved,
email your resume or curriculum vitae to zliu@niwus.com. Attorney Liu will review your credentials and
get back to you with a written evaluation within two work days. The evaluation is free and you are
under no obligation to retain us after the evaluation.

Q: What am I expected to see in your evaluation?

A: The information provided in the initial evaluation may be different case by case because we do not
use a broad brush template to answer every request. Each individual case is unique. But basically our
evaluation includes the following information: (1) whether your credentials meet the minimum Eb-1B
requirements; (2) whether your case has a reasonable chance to be approved; (3) if, in our best
judgment, you are not qualified for Eb-1B, what other options you have to obtain to green card.

Q: How are Eb-1B cases handled in Liu & Associates, PLLC?

A: All cases including Eb-1B cases are diligently handled by Attorney Z. Zac Liu. We strictly follow the
deadlines set forth in our work procedures to process each individual case. For details about our work
procedure for processing Eb-1B cases at L&A, please click HERE for a Step by Step Procedure
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Q: What is the Approval Rate of Eb-1B Cases Handled by Attorney Z. Zac Liu?

A: The approval rate of Eb-1B cases handled by Attorney Z. Zac Liu is substantially higher than the
national average. He has helped many qualified foreign nationals obtain permanent residency through
the classification of Outstanding Researcher/Professor. Click HERE for his Recently Approved Eb-1 B
Cases.