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EB-1(1) for Persons of Extraordinary Ability

This preference category allows foreign university employees with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics to petition for an immediate green card. This petition enables the candidate to apply for a green card, even without a petitioning employer. If you have risen to the top of your field and have sustained international acclaim, our lawyers can assist you in filing for your immediately available green card. 

EB-1(2) for Outstanding Professors or Researchers

Their college or university employers may sponsor outstanding professors, researchers, or self-petition for an immediately available immigrant visa under the EB-1(2) preference category. Applicants internationally recognized as outstanding in a specific academic area may qualify. This immigrant visa is available to tenured professors, tenure track professors, or those entering to conduct research in a position that does not have a limited duration.

EB-2

College and university employees who hold advanced degrees or their equivalent or possess exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business and will substantially benefit the national economy, culture, education, or welfare of the United States may apply for a Green Card under this category. This category requires a labor certification normally acquired following the PERM process, although special waivers may be available for the national interest or professional medical graduates.

EB-3

This immigrant visa category is open to professionals with bachelor's degrees (or equivalent), skilled workers, or other workers. All immigrants seeking to utilize this category must go through the PERM process. This category is a popular immigration option for staff as well as faculty.

Special Handling 

The federal government has recognized that America's colleges and universities require the world's top talent to staff their faculty positions. Accordingly, colleges and universities can bypass many aspects of the PERM recruitment process when hiring qualified teaching positions. This altered recruitment process is referred to as special handling. It is an alternate recruitment process to the PERM process. By reducing the costs associated with many aspects of the PERM process, special handling can provide an excellent means of recruitment for colleges and universities.

Non-Immigrant Staffing Solutions

Many colleges and universities utilize the H-1B program to attract foreign nationals temporarily. This program is a great solution for retaining staff as well as faculty.

Contact The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates today to schedule a consultation with our university immigration lawyers in Columbus!