EB-1B Outstanding Researcher or Professor
This category is meant for full-time tenure track faculty or permanent researchers who : (1) can demonstrate international recognition for their outstanding achievements in a particular academic field (2) have at least 3 years of experience in teaching or research in that academic area beyond the Ph.D. and (3) are entering the United States (or are currently present in the U.S.) in order to pursue tenure or tenure track teaching or a comparable research position at a university, institution of higher education, or private employer. For more information on additional criteria individuals must meet to qualify, please visit the USCIS Employment-Based Immigration Page.
Costs Associated With EB-1B Petition (Approximate)
Stage 1: I-140 Phase
- I-140 preparation (legal fee) – $5000
- I-140 filing fee (DHS) – $700. As of April 1, 2024, the filing fee will increase to $715.
- Premium Processing Fee (DHS) – $2805 as of 2/26/2024
Stage 2: I-485 Phase (I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
- I-485 preparation (legal fee - adult) – $1500
- I-485 filing fee – $1225
- Dependent, Adult (legal fee) – $1500
- I-485 filing fee (adult) – $1225. As of April 1, 2024, the filing fee will increase to $1440.
- Dependent minor child (legal fee) – $900
- I-485 filing fee (minor child dependent) –$750. As of April 1, 2024, the filing fee will increase to $950.
Requesting Checks
Addresses to mail checks for I-140, I-485, and I-907 premium processing will vary. Please pay close attention to these links I-140 filing addresses and I-485 filing addresses, and consult a qualified attorney with questions.
Timeline
I-140: USCIS Processing Time
I-485: USCIS Processing Time
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