Summary and Analysis of Eb-1 Cases Approved in September and October
In these three months alone, we have received more than 110 NIW and over 50 EB-1 case approvals. Specifically, we had 43 NIW cases approved in August, 31 NIW cases approved in September, and 44 NIW cases approved in October. We had 29 EB-1 cases approved in August. As for those EB-1 cases, we wrote an article titled “Summary and Analysis of Eb-1 Cases Approved in August”. If you are interested in reading it, please click on the following link:
http://www.hooyou.com/news/news091809eb-1.html
We have also had 26 EB-1 cases approved in September and October. The following is an analysis of approved EB-1 cases in the months of September and October.
First, out of the 26 EB-1 cases approved these past two months, most applicants have a Ph. D. However, some do not. For example, one applicant had an M.D., but over 40 years of experience in his field. Certainly, no two applicants are the same. This example illustrates that applicants do not have to fit a particular “mold” to have a successful petition, so long as one demonstrates exceptional fulfillment of at least three criteria.
Second, among the lot of approved applicants, the engineering and medical science research fields were the most popular. Out of these, half of them conducted research in engineering, followed by the field of medical science. Other fields of practice included mathematics, economics, and physics.
Third, two of the most popular job titles for applicants receiving approval were that of a “postdoctoral researcher” and “assistant professor”. Those specializing in these occupations mainly focus on research, producing papers, and attending conferences. In such a way, it is much easier to meet the requirements of an EB-1 if you are involved in research. Of course, as mentioned earlier, this should in no way discourage you if you happen to fulfill different, but equally comparable criteria.
Fourth, the average number of journal papers published among applicants was 15. The median was 12. The average of number of reviews conducted was 5. The median number was 4. The average processing time for these applicants was 159 days, or around 5 months. The median was 86 days. The shortest was several days. Based on the data we compiled this month, it appears that the average processing time for our applicants was slightly longer than what USCIS promised (around 4 months). More so now than in the past, USCIS has become much stricter in regards to the application process, which could explain why they are taking longer to process applications. Most of the 26 Eb-1 cases were approved without an RFE. Only four cases received an RFE. Finally, only 6 out of the 26 Eb-1 cases used premium processing.
In our personal experience, we have found that premium processing is like a double-edged sword. Yes, it can expedite processing of your application, but it can also hurt you as well. For example, you could receive an RFE notice as a result. As the popular Chinese saying goes “yu su ze bu da”, which means “sometimes it is not favorable if you want to get quick results”.
In the words of the famous scholar, preacher, and Egyptian Supreme Court lawyer Adel Bestavros, “patience with self is hope; patience with others is love; patience with God is faith”. Of course, at Zhang & Associates, P.C. we also believe that “patience with visa backlog is NIW and EB-1!”
Partial information on the 26 EB-1 cases approved in September and October is as follows:
| Client | Case Type | Research Field | Journal Papers | Reviews | Job Title |
| 1 | EB-1A | Electrical Engineering | 9 | 10 | Technical Advisor/Patent Agent |
| 2 | EB-1A | Chemical engineering | 27 | 2 | Senior Engineer |
| 3 | EB-1A | Cancer Research | 35 | 2 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 4 | EB-1B | Biostatistics | 33 | 12 | Assistant Professor |
| 5 | EB-1A | Toxicology | 25 | 21 | Researcher |
| 6 | EB-1A | Bioengineering | 10 | 2 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 7 | EB-1A | Material Science | 31 | 1 | Assistant Professor |
| 8 | EB-1A | Biomedical Nanotechnology | 19 | 4 | Assistant Professor |
| 9 | EB-1A | Translational Neuroscience | 19 | 1 | Research Associate |
| 10 | EB-1B | Mechanical Engineering | 4 | 4 | Senior Engineer |
| 11 | EB-1A | Mechanical Engineering | 12 | 7 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 12 | EB-1B | Material Science | 16 | 4 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 13 | EB-1A | Genetics | 9 | 0 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 14 | EB-1A | Space Physics | 17 | 3 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 15 | EB-1A | Biosystems Engineering | 12 | 12 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 16 | EB-1B | Medical Science | 8 | 3 | Assistant Professor |
| 17 | EB-1B | Economics | 5 | 1 | Senior Economist |
| 18 | EB-1B | Mathematics Education | 7 | 7 | Assistant Professor |
| 19 | EB-1B | Wood Science | 7 | 5 | Assistant Professor |
| 20 | EB-1B | Mechanical Engineering | 15 | 8 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 21 | EB-1A | Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 | 0 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 22 | EB-1A | Civil Engineering | 8 | 3 | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| 23 | EB-1A | Electrical Engineering | 13 | 1 | Microwave Lab Manager |
| 24 | EB-1B | Applied Physics | 10 | 0 | Researcher |
| 25 | EB-1B | Bioengineering | 24 | 4 | Research Associate |
| 26 | EB-1A | Mechanical Engineering | 11 | 10 | Assistant Professor |
Founded in 1996, Zhang & Associates, P.C. offers legal services to clients nationwide in all aspects of U.S immigration law. We have successfully handled thousands of 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, and I-485 cases. In the past thirteen years, we have successfully helped thousands of 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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(11/10/2009)
