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 |
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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