(1) can it start to file EB1B for me right now?
-Yes.
(2) Or it has to wait till Oct 1st to do it?
(3) Another related quesiton is that I and the company's HR are exploring the possiblity of O-1 visa. I previously have built up some credits in academia, including
- Around 20 peer-reviewed publicaitons, and book
- More than 270 citations
- serving in reviewer panels for more than 10 academic journals
Should I give a shot at O-1, or there are certain specific requirements for "industrial O-1 visa",
-I think you are qualified for O-1.
such as high salary (which I definitely do not qualify) or leading role (which does not fit my case either