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Professors and researchers are eligible for temporary visas and for permanent immigrant visas. If you are considered to be a person of extraordinary ability, you may be eligible for an O-1 visa.
Extraordinary ability can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including articles published in peer-reviewed journals with an international circulation, and receipt of international awards. If you qualify for an O-1 visa, you do not require a labor certification.
EB-2 visas are available for persons with advanced degrees and exceptional ability. If you qualify for this immigrant visa, you will be required to have a labor certification as well as a job offer from a U.S. employer, unless waived in the national interest.
If you have questions about which visa is available for your situation, contact an academic immigration lawyer at Judith G. Cooper, P.C.
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Any extended study will require a student visa, an F-1.
A J-1 visa is more extensive than the F-1 visa and can be used not just for education, but also to conduct research or to be a lecturer. The J-1 visa is also appropriate for industrial trainees who are transferred to the U.S. by their employers in order to receive employment-related training. Learn more about other employment-based visas.
The M-1 visa is available for vocational students studying in the U.S.
Contact the education immigration attorneys at the Law Office of Judith G. Cooper, P.C. to learn more about the requirements for student visas and which type is most appropriate for your exchange program as a student or trainee, as well as your eligibility for employment while in the U.S.
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