EB-1B Outstanding Professor or Researcher (OPR)

What is an EB-1B petition?

The EB-1B is a petition for an Outstanding Professor/Researcher (OPR). It is available to faculty or staff who meet the federal standards for this type of petition. Read below for more information.  The employing unit/department and corresponding dean’s office decides if and/or when a case is submitted. IFSS defers to the sponsoring department and corresponding dean offices’ regarding submission.