"Green Card" Strategies
for Researchers and Professors
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"Immigration is a mystery and mastery of obfuscation, and the lawyers who can figure it out are worth their weight in gold.
— Karen Kraushaar,
INS Spokesperson
"Mr. Eyster obviously knows the Immigration laws and regulations on his fingertips, but he also adds a touch of "human understanding" on top of his experience. I felt very confident and at ease since our first meeting, and he was always available to show me the different options I might have. Every step seemed so smooth and easy. I got my change of status in less than three months! ... It was an excellent experience at a really satisfactory cost."
Alain Rasolofoson, MADAGASCAR
Environmental Scientist
"My immigrant petition was approved in 47 days. Six months later my family and I returned to my original country to pick up the green-cards. This was the fastest green card I have ever heard about, and it was after September 11th. For this outstanding work I do not hesitate to recommend your immigration and naturalization expertise for professors and researchers."
Airton Arruda, BRAZIL
Professor of Dentistry
"My friends ask about my case and are amazed at how smoothly and quickly I got approved. You always showed great professional interest and commitment to my case, which I believe, directly resulted in its success. Sometimes a dedicated outstanding lawyer can alter the rest of an alien's life. I'm just the lucky one to meet you."
Xin Bian, CHINA
Life Sciences Researcher
"I have been lucky to choose Mr. Eyster for obtaining non-immigrant visas and a Green Card. He is a true expert in immigration law who has given very competent advice and has represented me in the best way possible. I can highly recommend Mr. Eyster as a counsel and attorney for academics and professionals seeking employment and residence in the United States."
Wolfgang Grassl, GERMANY
Economist
"Dr. Eyster is a responsible and skillful immigration lawyer. I was fully satisfied with the work he performed for my case which led to a quick approval from the INS. In the course of preparation of the case, I observed his strong work ethic, nice personality and professionalism. I am fully satisfied with him as my immigration lawyer and as a friend."
Zhong Su, CHINA
Nuclear Engineer
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Recent changes in the employment-based immigration process may accelerate the labor certification process but severely restrict its use.
However, if an individual can establish that he or she fits into one of the categories profiled on this page, a visa can still be granted.
This section serves as a brief introduction to the visa choices available to foreign professors, scholars, and researchers.  It is not intended to replace legal advice and should not be relied upon, especially since immigration laws and regulations change frequently.
OUTSTANDING RESEARCHERS and PROFESSORS
To obtain this approval, you must establish that your academic work is original and significant and that you are recognized internationally as outstanding in your academic field.  You must also have at least three years of experience in teaching and/or research in your field; and have an offer of permanent employment from a United States employer to conduct research or to teach.
NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER of
LABOR CERTIFICATIONS
To obtain an NIW approval you must establish by strong quantitative evidence that your research directly serves the national interest to a substantially greater degree than would an available U.S. worker having the same minimum qualifications; that you are superior to other researchers in your field; and that you have a degree of influence on the field as a whole.
Individuals within this category do not need a job offer, provided they can establish that they will continue to work in their field of expertise.
SPECIAL HANDLING for UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS
You can qualify for this fast-track processing if you have received a permanent, full-time teaching position at a university or college.  The school must submit evidence of competitive recruitment and the selection process that was undertaken. The school must also show that you are more qualified than any U.S. workers who applied for the job.
Please note: The application must be submitted within 18 months of the date on which the official offer of employment was first made.
PERSONS of EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY (EB1-1)
You qualify for this category if you are one of the few who has risen to the very top of your field and your ability has been demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim and achievements in your field. This category is usually limited to senior-level faculty and researchers.
Individuals within this category do not need a job offer to immigrate to the U.S. provided they can establish that they will continue to work in their field of expertise.
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