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Outstanding Researcher/Professor Petition Form I-140

The Outstanding Researcher/Professor category is reserved for people who are recognized internationally for doing outstanding work in their academic field. Qualification for an immigrant visa as an Outstanding Researcher/Professor (Form I-140) may be easier to prove than that of a person of extraordinary ability because the legal requirements are slightly less stringent. However, unlike a person applying as an individual of extraordinary ability, who can self-sponsor, a foreign national applying under the Outstanding Researcher/Professor category using form I-140 requires a U.S. employer sponsor. In other words, the U.S. employer is the petitioner and the foreign national is the beneficiary for the immigrant petition.

Preparing an Outstanding Researcher/Professor petition using form I-140 is difficult and time-consuming. The foreign national should work with the U.S. employer and spend significant time gathering evidence in support of the petition, including references from respected people in the foreign national’s field. If the foreign national is applying from abroad, the application process should be started well in advance of the intended move to the U.S. If the foreign national is applying from within the U.S., keep in mind that it may take some time to prepare the peti­tion and therefore the foreign national may need to take steps to maintain legal status in the U.S. while the petition is being prepared, filed and approved.

The Outstanding Researcher/Professor e-book is a wise investment for preparing this petition completely and accurately.

The Outstanding Researcher/Professor e-book includes:

• Qualifications and eligibility requirements;
• A detailed overview of the application process;
• A fillable Form I-140 and detailed guidance on how to complete the form accurately and completely;
• Instructions on how to apply for a Green Card when the Outstanding Researcher/Professor petition is approved;
• A sample petition support letter;
• Sample reference letters; and
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.