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Postdoctoral Researchers (commonly 'Postdoc') denote these researchers who complete their doctoral degree and engage in full time research at an institution.  Among them are also titled "scientists".   Therefore the same or similar green card options are available to Postdoc researchers, researchers or scientists.
Most postdoc researchers get green card through a person of "extraordinary ability" (in Chinese) or "extraordinary ability" (in English) if they meet the required achievements.
Many postdoc researchers apply for green card under the national interest waiver category because it is relatively easy for a researcher to prove that their research is in the national interest.  Most medical postdoc researchers, materials researcher, energy postdoc researchers, chemists, biologists and so on, are working in the federal funded projects and are playing key role in the research, it is not disputable that their research activities are in the national interest. 
However many postdoc researchers get green card through "Outstanding Researcher/Professor" IF they have outstanding achievements and have a permanent job offer.  Ask us what constitutes a "permanent job offer".  This is a common problem with many postdoctoral researchers because their employers generally treat postdoctoral employment a temporary nature.  However, there are some exceptions.
If you are hired as a postdoctoral researcher at an institution of higher education, but you also have teaching assignments in addition to your research assignments, you should contact us within 18 months of your hiring, you can qualify for "Special Handling", a fast track labor certification for teaching faculty.
Some postdoctoral researchers do not have above options or do not want to take above options, and the employer is willing to sponsor the green card application, we can file the labor certification application.  It takes relatively longer time, but sometimes it is the safe way to get green card for you and your family members.
We suggest you contact us as soon as you receive the job offer or email us your resume and a brief introduction of your current work and let us do the evaluation work for your green card options.


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