EB-1B: my employer offered me a faculty position with ‘indefinite’ tenure?

The EB-1B is the green card path for outstanding professors and researchers, and one of its key pillars is a permanent job offer. In academic practice, this typically appears as a position described as ‘indefinite’ or on a track leading toward tenure.

In other words, if your employer offered you a faculty position described as ‘indefinite,’ that characteristic generally aligns well with what the EB-1B requires: an open-ended role that signals the institution’s commitment to investing in your long-term career.

That said, the label alone does not settle the matter. The USCIS evaluates each case individually, examining the substance of the offer and the supporting documentation, not just the wording used in the contract. It is worth verifying that the terms clearly reflect the permanent nature of the position.

For that reason, review the details of the offer and your documentation, and confirm the current requirements with USCIS, ideally with the support of a specialist, to ensure the position fully meets what the EB-1B demands.

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