Dr. William:

As my understanding, the EB1-OR applicant is required to have a permanent job. If I have a permanent job, does it mean that my employer is required to hire me permanently?

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Answer:

A permanent job is a job without a clearly defined termination date. Thus, most jobs are permanent jobs. Also, most permanent jobs are based on relationship of employment at will, which means that you or your employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without reason. Therefore, your employer is NOT required to hire you permanently.