An Analysis of EB-1 Cases Approved from January to March 2016 -- Immigration Lawyers in Silicon Valley, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Seattle and Austin

An Analysis of EB-1 Cases Approved from January to March 2016

From January to March 2016, our firm received 42 EB-1 case approvals: 34EB-1(a), 6 EB-1(b) and 2 EB-1(c). USCIS approved 33 of these cases without a request for evidence. In addition, from January to March2016, our firm also received 85NIW case approvals.

Out of the 42 EB-1 cases approved in the first quarter of 2016, most applicants had a Ph. D. and conducted scientific research. Among those approved applicants, most conduct research in medical science, biology, and engineering, while others focus on business, film and music, etc.

Ph.D.

30

Master

2

Bachelor

2

Others

8



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 147. The median number of reviews conducted was 16. The average processing time for these applicants was 154days or five months. The longest amount of time it took to approve an application was 542 days, while the shortest was 7days.

Median number of journal papers

15

Median number of independent citations

147

Median number of reviews

16

average processing days

154

 


 

 

 

Finally, premium processing service was adopted in filing 27 out of the 42 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 Zhang will provide you with a free evaluation.

For more information on the 42 EB-1 cases approved from Januaryto March2016, please refer to the table below.

Client

Case
Type

Degree

research field

Journal papers

Cit-ations

reviews

job title

RFE

Premium Proc-essing

Pro-cessing days

1

EB-1A

Ph.D.

astronomy

29

171

28

Professor

Yes

No

416

2

EB-1A

N/A

authenticating antiques

21

N/A

N/A

Head of the Division

Yes

No

341

3

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Climate change

22

684

11

Researcher

Yes

Yes

76

4

EB-1A

Ph.D.

biochemistry

9

621

17

Assistant Project Scientist

No

Yes

14

5

EB-1A

Ph.D.

nanophotonics

16

84

18

Postdoctoral Researcher

No

Yes

13

6

EB-1A

Ph.D.

2D materials

22

111

12

Postdoctoral Scholar

No

Yes

252

7

EB-1A

Ph.D.

 statistical physics of complex systems

 11

 176

 39

 Sr. Technical Professional

No

Yes

13

8

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Optical engineering

14

131

138

Research scientist

No

Yes

209

9

EB-1C

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

General Manager

Yes

No

327

10

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Business

18

213

5

Professor

No

Yes

7

11

EB-1C

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

General Manager

Yes

No

471

12

EB-1B

Ph.D.

Ocean Engineering

9

45

16

Riser Engineer

No

Yes

9

13

EB-1A

N/A

Commercial Kitchen Appliances Industry

N/A

N/A

N/A

General Manager

No

Yes

17

14

EB-1A

Ph.D.

 Complex Systems Analysis

 6

 119

 16

 Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Yes

No

53

15

EB-1A

Ph.D.

economic sciences

41

675

N/A

researcher economist

No

Yes

21

16

EB-1A

N/A

Music

N/A

N/A

N/A

Deputy Director

Yes

No

491

17

EB-1B

Ph.D.

Aerospace Engineering

7

36

N/A

Development Support Engineer

No

Yes

17

18

EB-1A

Ph.D.

climate change

71

913

91

Postdoctoral Associate

No

Yes

414

19

EB-1A

Master

mechanical engineering

N/A

N/A

N/A

Chairman

Yes

No

475

20

EB-1A

N/A

Internet Industry

N/A

N/A

N/A

CEO

No

Yes

16

21

EB-1A

Master

contemporary art

N/A

N/A

N/A

Artist

No

No

17

22

EB-1B

Ph.D.

biomedical engineering

8

60

32

Senior Biomedical Engineer

No

Yes

48

23

EB-1A

Ph.D.

High Energy Physics

221

2681

13

Postdoctoral researcher

No

Yes

34

24

EB-1A

N/A

Music

N/A

N/A

N/A

musical composer

No

Yes

11

25

EB-1B

Ph.D.

Business information science

3

91

14

Assistant Professor

No

Yes

13

26

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Mechanical Engineering

56

969

102

Researcher

No

No

7

27

EB-1A

Ph.D.

computer science

21

79

17

Software Engineer

No

Yes

313

28

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Microfluidics

12

144

15

Research Scientist

No

Yes

45

29

EB-1A

Ph.D.

investment management

5

94

N/A

Senior Economist

No

Yes

27

30

EB-1A

Ph.D.

biomedical engineering

12

193

16

Postdoctoral researcher

No

Yes

242

31

EB-1A

Bachelor

directing films

N/A

N/A

N/A

film director

No

No

509

32

EB-1A

N/A

Music

N/A

N/A

N/A

pianist

No

No

341

33

EB-1A

Ph.D.

 Environmental engineering

 56

 2

 1

 Researcher

No

Yes

17

34

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Scientific Modeling

8

309

13

Senior Scientist

No

No

249

35

EB-1A

Ph.D.

biochemistry

18

566

9

Research Assistant

No

Yes

17

36

EB-1A

Ph.D.

biochemistry

8

149

14

PostDoctoral Associate

No

Yes

75

37

EB-1A

Ph.D.

biotechnology

11

366

24

Senior Fellow

No

No

25

38

EB-1B

Ph.D.

mechanical engineering

6

57

12

Software Developer

No

Yes

15

39

EB-1B

Ph.D.

mechanical engineering

3

79

N/A

Senior Software Development Engineer

No

Yes

14

40

EB-1A

Bachelor

Bowling 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Bowler 

No

No

226

41

EB-1A

Ph.D.

semiconductor materials

27

81

17

Senior Semiconductor Engineer

No

Yes

18

42

EB-1A

Ph.D.

ocular immune responses

16

N/A

N/A

professor

Yes

No

542

 


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(05/24/2016)