For EB-1B, is a substitute professor position with no guarantee of continuation valid?

Probably not. The EB-1B, designed for outstanding professors and researchers, has a specific requirement regarding the position offered in the United States: it must be a full-time role of a permanent or tenure-track nature, with a genuine prospect of continuity or progression.

A substitute professor position is typically temporary and does not offer that kind of stability. When there is no guarantee of continuation, the role tends not to meet what the category requires, because immigration authorities look for evidence that the hire is for a stable, career-level position at an academic or research institution.

• The EB-1B expects a permanent or tenure-track offer, not a short-term appointment.
• A substitute position with no prospect of continuation will rarely demonstrate that stability.
• What matters is the nature of the role, as documented by the institution.

Since every situation has its own details, it is worth reviewing the exact terms of the offer and verifying the current requirements with USCIS or a qualified specialist before filing.

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