On September 12, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its official policy manual chapters concerning employment-based first-preference (EB-1) immigrant petitions. The update specifically pertains to classifications in the Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professor and Researcher categories.
Typically, the EB-1 category is reserved for individuals with exceptional talents in business, arts, education, science, or athletics. This also extends to outstanding professors and researchers who are recognized internationally for their academic contributions. As per the new USCIS guidance, the criteria and eligibility for persons applying under these classifications might have been changed or further clarified.
The exact alterations to the policy manual remain unspecified at this point. However, any change in regulations concerning the EB-1 category could potentially impact a significant number of individuals aspiring to work in the United States, as well as their potential employers.
For more details regarding the new USCIS guidance for EB-1 persons of Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professors and Researchers, you can read the full update here.
Stay tuned to our coverage as we delve deeper into the exact nature of these policy changes and explore their possible implications for both immigrants and organizations in the United States.