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On January 15th, 2026, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Journalism Studies (Approval Notice).
General Field: Journalism Studies
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor
Country of Origin: Brazil
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Minnesota
Approval Notice Date: January 15th, 2026
Processing Time: 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
What happens to journalism when access disappears, sources narrow, and routines are forced to change overnight? That question became unavoidable during the pandemic, and it remains relevant now for any newsroom covering fast-moving events under constraints. North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) secured an EB-1B approval for a journalism studies assistant professor from Brazil, whose research provides evidence-based answers about how reporting practices evolve and what those changes mean for integrity, representation, and public trust.
Rather than presenting their work as abstract media theory, we positioned the record as an applied research portfolio built around real newsroom decisions. One core area was sports journalism during and after COVID-19, a setting where reporting is deeply shaped by access to teams, press spaces, and institutional gatekeepers. The petition highlighted how the pandemic changed those conditions and how coverage adapted, including increased dependence on official sources and a noticeable shift toward feature-oriented and data-driven formats.
A second throughline focused on how different groups are covered and how the profession can improve accuracy and fairness through evidence rather than assumptions. The petition emphasized that the client’s scholarship is method-driven and verifiable, grounded in textual and content analysis, in-depth interviews, and archival research. That methodological foundation mattered because it demonstrated that their work produces findings that can be tested, taught, and applied, not merely debated.
The EB-1B case was built from objective signals of sustained performance. The client’s record included 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 first-authored), 1 accepted first-authored journal article, and 3 book chapters. Their work appeared in highly regarded journals in the field, reflecting repeated success in selective peer-review venues. The record also documented 74 citations and an h-index of 5, placing them within the top percentile range of authors publishing in the social sciences.
The record included 5 peer reviews for respected journals, along with visible field leadership through roles in a major professional association, including committee and research leadership positions, conference organization responsibilities, and editorial board service. These activities were presented as credibility markers: they show that the field relies on their judgment not only as an author, but also as a gatekeeper helping evaluate and shape new scholarship.
Finally, the petition drew strength from independent recognition. Multiple advisory opinions came from established scholars who had not collaborated with the client and were familiar with their work through publications they had read and relied upon. This helped demonstrate that their reputation was not limited to close networks but reflected broader influence within journalism studies. As one expert wrote:
“[Client]’s findings offer essential information into the dynamics of sports journalism in a post-pandemic world, providing a foundation for future studies on the evolving nature of sports reporting and the implications for journalistic integrity and media relations.”
USCIS approved the EB-1B petition on January 15th, 2026, in 13 days under Premium Processing. The result reflects a record of high-quality scholarship with clear peer validation and practical relevance to how journalism maintains integrity and serves diverse audiences under changing reporting conditions.
História de Sucesso: 13 Dias para Aprovação EB-1B para Pesquisa que Esclarece Como a Reportagem Muda Sob Condições de Crise
Depoimento do Cliente: “Obrigado novamente pela ajuda com minha petição EB1B!”
Em 15 de janeiro de 2026, recebemos outra aprovação EB-1B (Professores e Pesquisadores Extraordinários) para um Professor Assistente na área de Estudos de Jornalismo (Aviso de Aprovação).
Área Geral: Estudos de Jornalismo
Cargo no Momento do Protocolo do Caso: Professor Assistente
País de Origem: Brasil
Estado de Residência no Momento do Protocolo: Minnesota
Data do Aviso de Aprovação: 15 de janeiro de 2026
Tempo de Processamento: 13 dias (Processamento Premium Solicitado)
Resumo do Caso:
O que acontece com o jornalismo quando o acesso desaparece, as fontes diminuem e as rotinas são forçadas a mudar da noite para o dia? Essa pergunta tornou-se inevitável durante a pandemia e permanece relevante agora para qualquer redação que cubra eventos em rápida evolução sob restrições. O North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) garantiu uma aprovação EB-1B para um professor assistente de estudos de jornalismo do Brasil, cuja pesquisa fornece respostas baseadas em evidências sobre como as práticas de reportagem evoluem e o que essas mudanças significam para a integridade, a representatividade e a confiança pública.
Em vez de apresentar seu trabalho como teoria de mídia abstrata, posicionamos o registro como um portfólio de pesquisa aplicada construído em torno de decisões reais de redação. Uma área central foi o jornalismo esportivo durante e após a COVID-19, um cenário onde a reportagem é profundamente moldada pelo acesso a equipes, áreas de imprensa e “gatekeepers” institucionais. A petição destacou como a pandemia mudou essas condições e como a cobertura se adaptou, incluindo uma maior dependência de fontes oficiais e uma mudança notável para formatos orientados a reportagens especiais (feature-oriented) e baseados em dados.
Uma segunda linha temática focou em como diferentes grupos são cobertos e como a profissão pode melhorar a precisão e a imparcialidade por meio de evidências, em vez de suposições. A petição enfatizou que a produção acadêmica do cliente é orientada por métodos e verificável, fundamentada em análise textual e de conteúdo, entrevistas em profundidade e pesquisa de arquivo. Essa base metodológica foi importante porque demonstrou que seu trabalho produz descobertas que podem ser testadas, ensinadas e aplicadas, e não apenas debatidas.
O caso EB-1B foi construído a partir de sinais objetivos de desempenho sustentado. O registro do cliente incluiu 10 artigos em periódicos revisados por pares (8 como primeiro autor), 1 artigo aceito em periódico como primeiro autor e 3 capítulos de livros. Seu trabalho apareceu em periódicos altamente conceituados na área, refletindo sucesso repetido em veículos seletivos de revisão por pares. O registro também documentou 74 citações e um índice h de 5, colocando-o na faixa percentual superior de autores que publicam em ciências sociais.
O registro incluiu 5 revisões por pares para periódicos respeitados, juntamente com liderança visível na área por meio de funções em uma grande associação profissional, incluindo posições de liderança em comitês e pesquisa, responsabilidades de organização de conferências e serviço em conselhos editoriais. Essas atividades foram apresentadas como marcadores de credibilidade: elas mostram que a área confia em seu julgamento não apenas como autor, mas também como um avaliador que ajuda a analisar e moldar novas produções acadêmicas.
Finalmente, a petição ganhou força com o reconhecimento independente. Múltiplas opiniões consultivas vieram de acadêmicos estabelecidos que não haviam colaborado com o cliente e estavam familiarizados com seu trabalho por meio de publicações que leram e nas quais confiaram. Isso ajudou a demonstrar que sua reputação não se limitava a redes próximas, mas refletia uma influência mais ampla dentro dos estudos de jornalismo. Como escreveu um especialista:
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