For EB-1B, can I hold an adjunct professor position?

An adjunct professor position can, in some cases, be compatible with EB-1B. What matters is not the title itself, but whether the position offers the continuity and stability that this category expects of an academic role.

The EB-1B is the pathway for professors and researchers of international recognition, and it typically requires a permanent or ongoing job offer at a teaching or research institution. A position structured as tenure-track, or with a clear path toward permanent status, tends to fit this requirement more readily than a short-term contract.

An adjunct role can therefore qualify when the institution can demonstrate that it is part of the permanent staff structure, involving high-level teaching or research work and genuine opportunities for professional development. A purely temporary or sporadic position, on the other hand, is unlikely to meet what the category requires.

Since everything depends on the job description and contractual terms, it is worth reviewing the position in detail and checking the current requirements with USCIS, ideally with the support of a specialist.

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