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a_tyagi26
02-02-2009, 12:08 PM
1. Im an MBBS, PhD
2. I obtained PhD in the United States in Biomedical Science
3. I have four first author paper and 9 co-author papers. I have 2 more co-author manuscripts in preparation. I have 50 citations for my papers.
4. I have done couple oral presentation and 7 poster presentations at national and international conferences.
5. I am currently working as a Research Associate (job title) for University.
6. I have reviewed 2 articles for a journal.
7. I have received one pre doctoral fellowship award from American Heart Association. Recently got young investigator award from University.
8. I have membership of five professional memberships.
9. I have 8 good letters of recommendation from three countries.
10. My area of research is translational and it is being highly promoted by NIH. This is very high impact area in cardiovascular medicine.
11. Currently in process to apply grant to pharma industry of nearly 100K. I have very good chance of getting this grant.

Already applied for EB2 NIW. My university is ready to apply for me under EB1-B (outstanding researcher). What are my chances of getting approval under EB1-b with above qualifications? If possible please suggest bests ways I can present my application to USCIS. I would really appreciate your response. Thanks.

StuckInTheMuck
02-02-2009, 12:23 PM
AFAIK, EB1-B requirement includes at least a tenure-track position with the sponsoring University, whereas from your current job title I would guess yours is a contractual (no-tenure-track) position. You may instead take a shot at EB1-A (exceptional ability), which, like EB2-NIW, does not require a tenure-track job. Also, from your stated qualifications, you have a reasonable chance of getting approved, more so if a competent attorney handles your case. (I should add, these days USCIS seems to have raised the bar of EB1-A approval relative to EB2-NIW, so hiring a good attorney is important.)