From October to December2015, our firm received 49 EB-1 case approvals: 42EB-1(a) and 7 EB-1(b). USCIS approved 38 of these cases without a request for evidence. In addition, from October to December2015, our firm also received 60NIW case approvals. From January to December 2015, our firm received 253 NIW approvals and 187 EB-1 approvals. 

Out of the 49 EB-1 cases approved in the past three months, 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 city planning, painting, martial arts, etc.

Ph.D.	32
Master	3
Bachelor	1
Others	13

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 14. The median number of citations was 128. The median number of reviews conducted was 16. The average processing time for these applicants was 115days or four months. The longest amount of time it took to approve an application was 423 days, while the shortest was 9days.

Median number of journal papers	14
Median number of independent citations	128
Median number of reviews	16
average processing days	115

 

 

 

 

Finally, premium processing service was adopted in filing 38 out of the 49 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 49 EB-1 cases approved from Octoberto December2015, please refer to the table below.

Client	Case Type	Degree	Research field	Journal papers	Citations	reviews	job title	RFE	Premium Pro-cessing	Pro-cessing days
1	EB-1A	Ph.D.	energy efficiency building	10	9	1	Research Scientist	Yes	Yes	97
2	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Food Chemistry	28	213	56	Research Associate	No	Yes	12
3	EB-1A	N/A	painting	N/A	N/A	N/A	Deputy Director	Yes	No	345
4	EB-1A	N/A	health-conference organization	N/A	N/A	N/A	CEO	No	Yes	34
5	EB-1B	Ph.D.	Pharmaceutical Economics	15	91	7	Health Economist	No	Yes	31
6	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Semiconductor	9	117	52	Researcher	No	Yes	137
7	EB-1B	Ph.D.	Computational Chemistry	7	317	9	Assistant Professor	Yes	No	49
8	EB-1A	Ph.D.	computer science	14	122	34	Research Scientist	No	Yes	18
9	EB-1A	Ph.D.	medicinal chemistry	15	261	14	Scientist	No	No	144
10	EB-1A	Master	digital media communication	6	N/A	2	CEO	No	Yes	16
11	EB-1A	Ph.D.	electrical engineering	27	115	16	Quanti-tative Developer	No	Yes	40
12	EB-1A	Bachelor	Guzheng	2	46	7	Musician	Yes	No	395
13	EB-1A	Ph.D.	photo-electrochemistry	14	128	14	Post-doctoral fellow	No	Yes	39
14	EB-1A	Ph.D.	nanocrystalline metallic materials	43	385	34	Research Scientist	No	Yes	12
15	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Materials engineering	16	128	134	Lab Manager	No	Yes	11
16	EB-1A	Master	piano education	12	N/A	6	piano educator	No	No	317
17	EB-1A	Ph.D.	statistical genetics	20	989	16	IP Associate	No	No	379
18	EB-1A	Ph.D.	bearing technology	40	376	300	General Manager	No	Yes	9
19	EB-1A	Ph.D.	cancer	11	103	22	Post-doctoral Fellow	No	Yes	17
20	EB-1A	N/A	Painting	N/A	N/A	N/A	Painter	No	Yes	322
21	EB-1A	Ph.D.	biomedical science	8	700	2	Research Associate	No	Yes	19
22	EB-1A	N/A	screenwriting	N/A	N/A	N/A	director	No	No	357
23	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Cancer Research	9	199	6	Assistant Professor	No	Yes	49
24	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Mechanical engineering	4	178	20	Researcher	No	Yes	47
25	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Lung cancer	6	238	16	Post- doctoral Research Associate	Yes	Yes	166
26	EB-1A	N/A	Management	30	52	13	General Manager	No	Yes	18
27	EB-1B	Ph.D.	computer science	9	79	30	Assistant Professor	No	Yes	39
28	EB-1B	Ph.D.	Computer Sciences	6	82	8	Staff Data Scientist	No	Yes	19
29	EB-1A	N/A	Railway Technology	14	N/A	4	railway technology expert	No	Yes	24
30	EB-1A	Ph.D.	monetary and exchange rate system	100	41	N/A	Chief Economist	No	Yes	225
31	EB-1A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	fencer	Yes	No	307
32	EB-1A	Master	metallurgical	N/A	N/A	N/A	General Manager	Yes	Yes	100
33	EB-1A	N/A	real estate marketing	N/A	N/A	N/A	General Manager	No	Yes	16
34	EB-1A	Ph.D.	computer science	14	113	16	Post- doctoral Associate	Yes	Yes	379
35	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Diabetes	16	860	8	instructor	No	Yes	79
36	EB-1A	Ph.D.	cancer biology	12	3350	5	Post- doctoral Research fellow	No	Yes	20
37	EB-1A	N/A	Smart City planning	N/A	N/A	N/A	Director	No	Yes	17
38	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Internet of Things (IoT)	21	103	N/A	CEO	Yes	No	423
39	EB-1B	Ph.D.	computer science	4	78	27	Professor	No	No	160
40	EB-1A	N/A	shoe design	N/A	N/A	N/A	General Manager	No	Yes	19
41	EB-1A	Ph.D.	wireless communications networks	27	162	59	Research Scientist	Yes	Yes	55
42	EB-1A	Ph.D.	impact biomechanics	21	207	24	Assistant Professor	No	Yes	35
43	EB-1B	Ph.D.	advanced reproductive physiology	17	169	16	Senior Scientist	No	Yes	216
44	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Toxicology and Pharmacology	10	187	56	Research Scholar	No	Yes	14
45	EB-1A	N/A	asset securitization	6	N/A	N/A	Professor	No	Yes	24
46	EB-1A	Ph.D.	geo- environmental engineering	50	648	36	Associate Professor	No	Yes	14
47	EB-1A	N/A	Martial Arts	N/A	N/A	N/A	Martial Artist	No	Yes	121
48	EB-1B	Ph.D.	integrated circuit (IC) design	12	56	36	Senior Engineer	No	No	179
49	EB-1A	N/A	Guzheng	N/A	N/A	N/A	instructor	Yes	Yes	72

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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 nineteen 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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(03/01/2016)