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Hi Everyone,

Ive read through lots of the posts here and I have found a lot of the information fantastic. I was wondering if there is somewhere a glossary of the terms used? I seem to see "PP" and "RFE" and things but have no idea what they mean

Moving onto my own situation. I have been trying to find employment in the US for about two and a half years now through normal avenues of job application, and the diversity lottery. Im involved in a long-distance relationship with my partner in the US, and this has been one of my motivators to find work there. I was only recently pointed to the EB-1 EA, and was only aware of the E3 for Australians prior to this (along with the standard HB-1 and J1 visiting academic visas).

From the instructions on the pdf, I wasnt entirely sure in how to prepare the application with my evidence, so I would love to get some advice/clarification on that.

My evidence to support my application is:

I have a B Science (Anatomy), M Applied Science (Microscopy) and a PhD (Chemical Engineering).

Under General Instructions page 1, General Requirements (Step 2) Initial Evidence 1. In meeting 3 of the 10 listed:

• B.3. - I have had an article published about my work online at NutraIngredients
  
  
• B.4. - I have peer reviewed journal articles (but unfortunately only have the latest review request available as evidence).
  
  
• B.5. - I have 1 record of invention, and am involved in 1 current patent application.
  
  
• B.6. - I have published 6 first author journal articles, in 4 different publications, and 3 non-first author papers in addition. These papers hold a significance in food and pharmaceutical applications, while widespread effects in other powder/particle engineering can be applied.
  
  I was been invited (and have submitted it) to write a book chapter to be published in 2011 (Handbook of Nutraceuticals Vol II, ed. Yashwant Pathak)
  
  
• B.7. - I have presented a seminar in the US at Stevens Institute HfMI, and presented at 3 international conferences, with my paper presented nominated for Best Paper during one of them.
  
  
• B.8. - I am an appointed Associate Supervisor for PhD students in my research group.
  
  I am an appointed Honorary (unpaid) Research Associate in my research group.
  
  
• B.9. - I have completed a postdoc contract (pay of $63k AUD/year)
  
  I have completed a industry position as a development engineer ($80k AUD/year). I am not sure what they mean by "high" salary.

In terms of submitting my application, to support these things.

I can provide copies of the papers published (whole article? front page only?), a copy of my employment contract with salary (whole contract or just relevant page only?), a copy of the published article about my work, emails regarding the book chapter and peer review, and copies of my record of invention and patent involvement.

What I cant provide easily is proof of my presentations, though I have an email with the invite to present at Stevens HfMI, only a list of my presentations at the conferences as part of my curriculum vitae. I also am missing paperwork that proves my appointment as an associate supervisor/honorary research associate, though I will try to chase that up with the university.

Is there anything that I have missed?

In the instructions, in 1. D. (page 2, column 1), it says Evidence that the alien is coming to the US to continue work in the area of expertise. Is this a necessary, or is this linked with C, i.e. if you do not meet a minimum of 3 points from B., that you need to demonstrated C/D?

I think that is enough to start off with in my thread, I would really appreciate any help here, so thank you for your time in reading my long winded post, and any replies.

Sincerely,

Don

Hi,

IMHO your case might not make it for EB1 but seems OK for EB2 niw. This is Ok since EB2 is current for Australia. And EB2 NIW petition does not need a job offer.

However this is valid if you are born in Australia. If you were born in India or China, then EB1 is the only option.

I am not a lawyer and seek legal assistance from qualified attorneys.

I am Taiwanese born, but hold an Australian citizenship, and have since 1988.

Could you explain in simple terms the difference between the EB1 and EB2? Or is the EB2 simply the national interest waiver?

I can tell you about it. But recommend you to read about it youself. Otherwise youll get a wrong idea. Go to USCIS at

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...00082ca60aRCRD

Pls tell me what made you choose US over Aussie. Just curios because I always thought Aussie as a good place to migrate.