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EB-1B research record guide

A preparation guide to the four connected EB-1B tracks: academic area, international recognition, qualifying experience, and employer-position evidence.

EB-1BLast reviewed 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
Summary
The short version before the detailed checkpoints.

EB-1B preparation must connect the beneficiary's academic record to qualifying experience and a qualifying permanent research or tenured or tenure-track position. Keep those tracks distinct so one strong area does not hide a missing requirement elsewhere.

Review checkpoints
Open the sections you need instead of scrolling through every paragraph at once.

Define the specific academic area, then gather a dated CV, publications, citation context where relevant, peer-review or judging records, awards, memberships, and letters tied to that area.

Use independent records to explain recognition. A letter is easier to review when it points to concrete outputs, use, citations, invitations, or institutional records.