In the EB-1B category, the company has only 2 researchers. Is 1 missing to meet the requirement of 3?

The EB-1B category is intended for researchers and professors who have demonstrated international recognition in their field of expertise.

One of the requirements for a research institution to qualify is that it maintains a full-time staff of researchers that proves consistent and robust research activity. In the specific case you mentioned, if the company currently has only two researchers, there may be difficulties in meeting this requirement, since generally it is expected that the institution has at least three researchers working in interrelated areas.

The idea behind this requirement is to demonstrate that the environment offered to the candidate is of high quality and relevance in the field, with a sufficient technical body to validate the classification of “exceptional researcher”.

However, it is important to remember that each case has particularities and many factors are analyzed during the evaluation of an EB-1B petition. For this reason, it is essential to seek specialized guidance that takes into consideration the complete context of the company and the candidate.

If an organization has not yet reached the recommended number of researchers, it may consider restructuring or demonstrating, through other documents, that it has a robust research environment and that the candidate will occupy a central position in this context.

Finally, always respect United States immigration laws and be cautious with information from unverified sources. Always seek strategies and guidance based on detailed analyses of the case and avoid promises of results that may not materialize.

Victoria Harper

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