EB-1 or EB-2 category

Hi, quick question.

I am currently in the US on a H1-B visa (started as Canadian under TN-1
visa and then my employer sponsored H1-B). I would like to
self-sponsor myself for the EB-1 or EB-2 category with National
Interest Waiver. Currently I have the following:

- PhD, MSEE, BSEE degrees all obtained; MBA degree in progress in the
US

Under the supporting documentation required for I-140 I have:

(01) receipt of lesser nationally or intenartionally recognized prizes
or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor -- one industrial
prize and two national research prizes for my MSEE and PhD studies

(03) published material about the alien in professional or major trade
publications or other major media -- articles about myself and a
Canadian business published in US and Canadian newspapers/magazines (2
total) -- does this count?

(04) participation on a panel or individually as a judge of the work of
others in the field or an allied field -- participant in an
international journal review panel

(05) original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or
business-related contributions of major significance in the field --
have provisional patents, also a number of journal and conference
publications

(06) authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or
major trade publications, or other major media -- journal and
conference publications as (05) above

(07) display of the alien's work at artistic exhibitions or showcases
-- conference presentations (3 total)

(08) evidence that the alien has performed in a leading or critical
role for organizations or establishments that have distinguished
reputations -- currently working as a researcher for a well known US
corporation; can obtain reference letter(s) from management if
necessary

(09) evidence that the alien has commanded a high salary or other high
remuneration for services -- not very strong here, salary is higher
than average but not substantially higher (i.e. ~20-25% higher than
equivalent employees, not 2-3X higher)


Now for the questions:

- would this give a good chance at self-sponsored EB1/2 under NIW?

- is the rule to file I-140 first and then I-485 after, or can they be
filed concurently?

- any other suggestions?

THANKS!!!!

.

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