Hi, I'm wondering if I have a chance to qualify for EB1. I plan to apply for EB2-NIW, but I'm considering concurrently filing through other channels; time is of essence for me, so I need to pursue all possible options simultaneously.
In a nutshell, I don't have an extensive stellar publication record (about 13 of them, mostly in conferences, not many citations), but my work has big impact, and I can provide very strong recommendation letters from officials at a high level of the army, CEO of a top corporation, established academic professors. Stuff I built benefits national security, and impacts the field, and it should be easy to argue that my credentials cannot be replicated by training. Basically, I'm being asked to establish a company to commercialize my work. EB2-NIW would be a natural category. But, EB2-NIW takes time, and time is an issue. Getting a work permit in 30 days vs. 1 year from now can make a difference. Technically, I can get EAD early, but if I stumble upon a stubborn immigration officer, I can get into trouble, so I'd rather not bet everything on one card.
I should add I have Ph.D. and postdoc experience, presentations to people high up in the army, my work has much visibility (except unfortunately, this hasn't translated to journal papers).
So, could strong letters substitute for the insufficient number of publications, and do I really stand a chance in any of the EB1 categories?
In a nutshell, I don't have an extensive stellar publication record (about 13 of them, mostly in conferences, not many citations), but my work has big impact, and I can provide very strong recommendation letters from officials at a high level of the army, CEO of a top corporation, established academic professors. Stuff I built benefits national security, and impacts the field, and it should be easy to argue that my credentials cannot be replicated by training. Basically, I'm being asked to establish a company to commercialize my work. EB2-NIW would be a natural category. But, EB2-NIW takes time, and time is an issue. Getting a work permit in 30 days vs. 1 year from now can make a difference. Technically, I can get EAD early, but if I stumble upon a stubborn immigration officer, I can get into trouble, so I'd rather not bet everything on one card.
I should add I have Ph.D. and postdoc experience, presentations to people high up in the army, my work has much visibility (except unfortunately, this hasn't translated to journal papers).
So, could strong letters substitute for the insufficient number of publications, and do I really stand a chance in any of the EB1 categories?