From April to June 2018, our firm received 39 EB-1 case approvals: 31EB-1(a), 5 EB-1(b) and 3 EB-1(c). USCIS approved 26 of these cases without a request for evidence. In addition, from April to June 2018, our firm received 55 NIW case approvals.

Out of the 39 EB-1 cases approved in the second quarter of 2018, many 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 photography, Guqin music, track and field,and TV programs, etc.

Ph.D.	16
Master	6
Bachelor & Others	17

 

 

 

 

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 11. The median number of citations was 202. The median number of reviews conducted was 14. The average processing time for these applicants was 221 days or over seven months. The longest amount of time it took to approve an application was 1542 days, while the shortest was 13days.

Median number of journal papers	11
Median number of independent citations	202
Median number of reviews	14
average processing days	221

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, premium processing service was adopted in filing 16 out of the 39 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 about the 39 EB-1 cases approved from April to June 2018, 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	N/A	Film production	N/A	N/A	N/A	documentary filmmaker	No	No	226
2	EB-1B	Ph.D.	optical engineering	5	25	2	Optical Engineer	No	Yes	15
3	EB-1A	N/A	Media industry	N/A	N/A	N/A	TV producer	No	No	185
4	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Obstetrics and Gynecology	20	247	4	Chief Physician	Yes	Yes	302
5	EB-1A	N/A	animation and design	N/A	N/A	N/A	Designer	No	Yes	15
6	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Biomedical	130	1400	16	Professor	No	No	18
7	EB-1A	Ph.D.	reservoir stimulation	29	94	7	Professor	No	No	176
8	EB-1C	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Manager	No	No	409
9	EB-1A	N/A	Real Estate Policy	N/A	N/A	N/A	General Manager	No	No	176
10	EB-1A	Master	traditional Chinese culture	4	N/A	N/A	Vice President	No	No	183
11	EB-1B	Ph.D.	Echo-cardiography	11	52	14	Research Associate	No	No	163
12	EB-1A	N/A	photography	N/A	N/A	N/A	Artist	Yes	No	497
13	EB-1A	Master	Corrosion and materials protection science	28	253	1	Professor-level engineer	No	Yes	13
14	EB-1B	Ph.D.	Mechanical Engineering	6	41	26	Director of Technology	No	No	23
15	EB-1A	N/A	literary art	N/A	N/A	N/A	novelist	Yes	No	1542
16	EB-1C	Master	Architectural design	N/A	N/A	N/A	Principal and director	Yes	No	517
17	EB-1A	N/A	traditional crafting art	N/A	N/A	N/A	Artist	No	No	43
18	EB-1B	Ph.D.	Computer Engineering	11	287	14	Research Scientist	No	Yes	43
19	EB-1A	Ph.D.	cancer	5	221	11	Research Fellow	No	No	154
20	EB-1C	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	VP	No	No	335
21	EB-1A	N/A	track and field	N/A	N/A	N/A	Heptathlon Coach	Yes	No	523
22	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Medicinal Chemistry	7	63	37	Postdoctoral Fellow	Yes	No	388
23	EB-1A	Ph.D.	chemical engineering	18	325	3	Senior Engineer	No	Yes	94
24	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Biomedical	4	76	193	postdoctoral research associate	No	Yes	131
25	EB-1B	Ph.D.	Physics	9	146	N/A	Research Engineer	No	No	112
26	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Biomedical	12	72	1	Research Fellow	No	No	360
27	EB-1A	N/A	television programs	N/A	N/A	N/A	TV host	Yes	No	745
28	EB-1A	N/A	Health Information Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A	CEO	No	Yes	19
29	EB-1A	Bachelor	Non-ferrous metal industry	N/A	N/A	N/A	General manager	Yes	Yes	110
30	EB-1A	Master	physical therapy	15	481	N/A	CEO	No	No	264
31	EB-1A	Master	medical health	20	188	11	researcher	No	Yes	118
32	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Information science	60	2253	58	Professor	Yes	Yes	155
33	EB-1A	Ph.D.	software security	6	250	22	software development engineer	Yes	No	121
34	EB-1A	Master	Computer science	3	14	N/A	Board chairman	Yes	Yes	101
35	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Diesel combustion science	13	202	72	Researcher	Yes	Yes	109
36	EB-1A	N/A	finance	N/A	N/A	N/A	CEO	No	Yes	20
37	EB-1A	Bachelor	Guqin music	N/A	N/A	N/A	Guqin performer	No	No	90
38	EB-1A	N/A	Chinese Oil Painting	N/A	N/A	N/A	Artist	No	Yes	19
39	EB-1A	N/A	Real estate	180	N/A	4	Board chairman and President	Yes	Yes	106

 

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Former U.S. Consular officer, Attorney Sechyi Laiu joined Zhang & Associates, P.C. on June 26, 2017

At Zhang & Associates, P.C., Attorney Laiu specializes on Consular Processing cases and business development. Attorney Laiu also focuses on TN visas, E visas, CBP administrative proceedings (monetary confiscation, deferred inspection), and overseas financial compliance.

Prior to joining Zhang & Associates, P.C., Attorney Laiu worked for the U.S. Department of State as a Chinese and Portuguese speaking diplomat. As a consular-coned officer who served in Vancouver (Canada), Shenyang (P.R. China), and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Attorney Laiu processed over 30,000 visa cases and worked in every section of Consular Affairs overseas (Fraud Prevention Unit, Immigrant Visas, Non-Immigrant Visas, and American Citizen Services).

He will use his experience and expertise to deliver the highest quality of service to our clients.

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Founded in 1996, Zhang & Associates, P.C. offers legal services to clients worldwide in all aspects of U.S immigration law. We have successfully handled over ten thousand 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, EB-5, PERM, I-485 I-130, H-1B, O, L and J cases. In the past twenty-two years, we have successfully helped over ten thousand 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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(08/23/2018)