From January to June 2021, our firm received 15 EB-1 case approvals: 13 EB-1(a), 1 EB-1(b) and 1 EB-1(c). USCIS approved 10 of these cases without a request for evidence.

Out of the 15 EB-1 cases approved in the period of time, many applicants had a Ph. D. and conducted scientific research. Among those approved applicants, most conduct research in medical science, biology, and engineering, while one applicant is a windsurfer.

Ph.D.	8
Master	2
Bachelor & Others	5

Three of the most popular job titles for applicants who received approval were that of a “postdoctoral research associate”, “research scientist” and “assistant professor/instructor”. Those specializing in these occupations mainly conduct research, produce papers, and attend conferences. Because of the nature of scientific work, it is much easier to meet EB-1 requirements. Of course, as mentioned earlier, this should not discourage you from applying if you happen to fulfill different, but equally comparable criteria. Each case varies and it is difficult to determine whether or not you qualify unless you come in for an evaluation.

In addition to the above, our firm has also compiled data on other criteria. The median number of journal papers published among these applicants was 15. The median number of citations was 640. The median number of reviews conducted was 14. The average processing time for these applicants was 287 days or about nine months. The longest amount of time it took to approve an application was 812 days, while the shortest was 14 days.

Median number of journal papers	15
Median number of independent citations	640
Median number of reviews	14
average processing days	287

 

 

 

 

Finally, premium processing service was not adopted in filing 11 EB-1 cases. In our experience, we have found that premium processing can expedite adjudication of your application. However, if you are not a highly qualified applicant, you could receive a RFE notice as a result of adopting that service. Furthermore, in our practice, we have heard that a USCIS officer only has 15 minutes to read through an application. Given the stringent time constraints, officers sometimes automatically issue a RFE to fulfill the 15-day processing guarantee while not having to approve or deny a petition. Please note, an applicant can adopt premium processing when initially filing one petition or do so after the petition has been filed. In either case, USCIS will issue and serve on the petitioner or applicant an approval notice, a denial notice, a notice of intent to deny, a request for evidence or open an investigation for fraud or misrepresentation within the 15 calendar day period.

Before you start the application process, it is imperative that you consult with a highly trained legal professional.If you are interested in filing a NIW or EB-1 but not sure if you are qualified, please contact Attorney Jerry Zhang at info@hooyou.com or call our offices at 1-800-230-7040. Attorney Jerry Zhang will provide you with a free evaluation.

For more information about the 15 EB-1 cases approved from January to June 2021, please refer to the table below.

Client	Case Type	Degree	research field	Journal papers	Citations	reviews	job title	RFE	Premium Processing	Processing days
1	EB-1A	Ph.D.	desertification and restoration	15	1626	6	Research scientist	No	No	215
2	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Mechanical Engineering	40	409	19	Professor	No	No	812
3	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Geoscience	15	1012	54	Research scientist	Yes	No	350
4	EB-1A	Master	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	CEO	Yes	No	299
5	EB-1A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	Yes	22
6	EB-1A	N/A	Education	N/A	N/A	N/A	Education researcher	Yes	No	701
7	EB-1A	Master	TV art communication	N/A	N/A	N/A	Researcher	No	No	402
8	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Molecular biology	20	640	N/A	Researcher	Yes	Yes	116
9	EB-1B	Ph.D.	Environmental Engineering	N/A	N/A	N/A	Researcher	No	No	157
10	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Biomedical science	12	500	9	Postdoctoral researcher	No	Yes	63
11	EB-1C	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Manager	Yes	No	260
12	EB-1A	N/A	drama and literature	N/A	N/A	N/A	screenwriter	No	No	389
13	EB-1A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	No	487
14	EB-1A	Ph.D.	computational statistics	7	350	2	principal biostatistician	No	Yes	19
15	EB-1A	Ph.D.	electrical engineering	73	741	93	Postdoctoral Research Associate	No	No	14

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Former U.S. Consular officer and Visa Officer , Attorney Sechyi Laiu joined Zhang & Associates, P.C. on June 26, 2017

At Zhang & Associates, P.C., Attorney Laiu specializes on Consular Processing cases and business development. Attorney Laiu also focuses on TN visas, E visas, CBP administrative proceedings (monetary confiscation, deferred inspection), and overseas financial compliance.

Prior to joining Zhang & Associates, P.C., Attorney Laiu worked for the U.S. Department of State as a Chinese and Portuguese speaking diplomat. As a consular-coned officer who served in Vancouver (Canada), Shenyang (P.R. China), and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Attorney Laiu processed over 30,000 visa cases and worked in every section of Consular Affairs overseas (Fraud Prevention Unit, Immigrant Visas, Non-Immigrant Visas, and American Citizen Services).

He uses his experience and expertise to deliver the highest quality of service to our clients.

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Founded in 1996, Zhang & Associates, P.C. offers legal services to clients worldwide in all aspects of U.S immigration law. We have successfully handled over ten thousand immigration cases.

At Zhang & Associates, P.C., our attorneys and supporting professionals are committed to providing high-quality immigration and non-immigration visa services. We specialize in NIW, EB-1, PERM, I-485 I-130, H-1B, O, L and J cases. In the past over twenty years, we have successfully helped over ten thousand clients get green cards. If you plan to apply for a green card, please send your CV to Attorney Jerry Zhang (info@hooyou.com) for a free evaluation.

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(10/25/2021)