2. EB-1B and EB-1C
The EB-1 category isn’t only for extraordinary ability.
Two other routes can be particularly relevant to international professionals:
EB-1B — Outstanding Professors and Researchers
This category is aimed at internationally recognized professors and researchers.
The U.S. Department of State says applicants generally need at least three years of experience in teaching or research and must be internationally recognized as outstanding in their academic field.
A qualifying U.S. employer must provide the position and file the immigrant petition.
This can be worth investigating if your career is heavily research or academia-focused.
EB-1C — Multinational Managers and Executives
This route can be relevant to managers and executives who have worked for qualifying multinational organizations.
It can provide a pathway for certain employees of multinational companies who are transferring into qualifying managerial or executive roles in the United States.
Why this route matters:
Imagine you work for a multinational company outside the United States.
Instead of thinking only about randomly applying to U.S. companies, it may be worth asking: