I have 2 years of academic experience, but 1 year of post-doc. Does it count as 3 years?

The EB-1 visa is a category that requires evidence of significant achievements and experience in your field of expertise, whether through awards, publications, or internationally recognized work. Each subcategory of this visa has specific requirements, and often professional experience is evaluated cumulatively and considering the relevance of the activities performed.

Regarding your question, if you have 2 years of academic experience plus 1 year of postdoctoral work, the total period can, in principle, add up to 3 years of experience. However, it is important to emphasize that it is not just a numerical count of years, but rather the quality and relevance of the activities carried out in each period.

The U.S. immigration service (USCIS) will assess whether these experiences demonstrate the expertise and impact that the EB-1 category requires. It is also essential to remember that each case is evaluated individually, considering documents that prove your professional trajectory and contributions to your field.

For this reason, in addition to summing the time of experience, it is important to highlight concrete results, publications, research projects, and other evidence that demonstrate your professional recognition.

We always recommend strictly following U.S. immigration laws and being cautious about marketing campaigns promising quick solutions or guaranteed results. Contacting specialized sources and professionals can help clarify how your experience might be interpreted in the context of the EB-1, but always avoid blindly trusting promises not based on official information or personalized evaluations.

I hope this explanation has helped you better understand how your experience may be considered. Each document submitted can have different impacts on the case analysis, so I emphasize the importance of seeking safe and quality guidance in compliance with current immigration regulations.

Victoria Harper

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