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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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 twenty 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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(05/24/2016)