From July to September 2018, our firm received 55 EB-1 case approvals: 48EB-1(a), 3 EB-1(b) and 4 EB-1(c). USCIS approved 42 of these cases without a request for evidence. In addition, from July to September 2018, our firm received 52 NIW case approvals.

Out of the 55 EB-1 cases approved in the third 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 finance and investment, performing arts, fashion design, etc.

Ph.D.	31
Master	5
Bachelor & Others	19

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 224. The median number of reviews conducted was 28. The average processing time for these applicants was 146days orabout fivemonths. The longest amount of time it took to approve an application was 723 days, while the shortest was 13days.

Median number of journal papers	11
Median number of independent citations	224
Median number of reviews	28
average processing days	146

 

 

 

 

Finally, premium processing service was adopted in filing 22 out of the 55 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 55 EB-1 cases approved from July to September 2018, please refer to the table below.

Client	Case Type	Degree	research field	Journal papers	Citations	reviews	job title	RFE	Premium Processing	Processing days
1	EB-1A	N/A	photography	N/A	N/A	N/A	photographer	No	No	53
2	EB-1A	Ph.D.	molecular biology	11	236	30	Postdoctoral Associate	No	No	168
3	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Electrical Engineering	126	498	N/A	Professor	No	Yes	20
4	EB-1C	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	CTO	No	No	315
5	EB-1A	Ph.D.	biomedical	25	1761	6	Research Associate	No	No	78
6	EB-1A	Ph.D.	neurosurgery	26	432	3	Professor	No	Yes	24
7	EB-1A	Ph.D.	E-Commerce and E-Commerce Management	16	269	2	Professor	No	Yes	104
8	EB-1A	Master	Financial documentary directing and news reporting	5	N/A	N/A	Project director and program producer	No	Yes	22
9	EB-1A	Ph.D.	machine learning	3	213	36	Researcher	No	No	139
10	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Computer Software and Theory	50	100	34	Researcher	Yes	Yes	129
11	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Big data and health management diagnostic tools	21	174	5	Researcher	Yes	Yes	112
12	EB-1B	Ph.D.	X-ray optics	8	261	4	Research Scientist	No	No	204
13	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Chemical Engineering	6	420	12	Environmental Consultant	No	No	19
14	EB-1A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	TV anchor	No	Yes	21
15	EB-1A	Master	Financial technology	1	N/A	N/A	head of private banking	No	Yes	18
16	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Applied Physics	20	77	35	Research Associate	Yes	No	549
17	EB-1A	N/A	Solar energy	N/A	N/A	N/A	Operation manager	No	Yes	14
18	EB-1A	N/A	artistic swimming	N/A	N/A	N/A	artistic swimming coach	No	Yes	17
19	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Environmental Sciences	17	66	21	Research Scientist	No	Yes	244
20	EB-1A	Master	Visual effects	N/A	N/A	N/A	Creative Designer	No	No	723
21	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Financial technology	12	496	14	Chief engineer	Yes	No	197
22	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Interventional radiology	40	1,011	26	Department director	No	No	40
23	EB-1A	N/A	Parent and Family Education	N/A	N/A	N/A	CEO	No	No	66
24	EB-1A	N/A	public investment	4	N/A	N/A	Financial Specialist	No	Yes	13
25	EB-1A	Master	International transportation Management	N/A	N/A	N/A	Lead Freight Analyst	Yes	Yes	157
26	EB-1C	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	CEO	Yes	No	501
27	EB-1A	Ph.D.	neurophysiology	8	57	40	Postdoctoral Associate	Yes	No	112
28	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Mechanical Engineering	5	92	24	Senior Mechanical Engineer	No	No	46
29	EB-1A	Ph.D.	biochemistry	7	25	9	Postdoctoral Research Associate	Yes	No	112
30	EB-1A	N/A	performing arts	N/A	N/A	N/A	Actress	No	No	56
31	EB-1B	Ph.D.	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	4	N/A	54	Senior Formulation Scientist	No	Yes	19
32	EB-1A	Ph.D.	internal medicine	20	27	25	Assistant Professor	Yes	No	373
33	EB-1A	Ph.D.	medicinal chemistry	23	462	41	Researcher	No	Yes	15
34	EB-1B	Ph.D.	biochemistry	11	222	15	Researcher	No	No	17
35	EB-1A	Ph.D.	biomedical	60	747	43	Researcher	No	No	41
36	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Computer Engineering	9	136	38	Hearing Related System Engineer	No	No	260
37	EB-1A	N/A	music industry	N/A	N/A	N/A	music producer	Yes	No	200
38	EB-1A	N/A	Optical network	N/A	N/A	N/A	Senior Engineer	No	No	45
39	EB-1A	Ph.D.	orthopedics	60	1700	36	Research Scientist	No	No	70
40	EB-1A	N/A	Management and Globalization Practice	1	N/A	N/A	CEO	No	Yes	14
41	EB-1A	Ph.D.	engine	5	99	2	R&D Director	Yes	No	193
42	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Mechanical Engineering	8	225	91	Postdoc Researcher	No	Yes	49
43	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Petroleum Engineering	6	120	49	Reservoir Engineer	No	Yes	19
44	EB-1A	N/A	Real Estate Management	N/A	N/A	N/A	CEO	Yes	Yes	106
45	EB-1A	Bachelor	Music	N/A	N/A	N/A	songwriter	Yes	Yes	112
46	EB-1A	Master	Finance and investment	N/A	N/A	N/A	Managing partner	No	No	372
47	EB-1A	N/A	Microbiology	N/A	N/A	N/A	Microbiologist	No	Yes	24
48	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Disease Microbiology	24	360	13	Research Scientist	No	Yes	28
49	EB-1A	Ph.D.	Plant science	40	215	14	Associate Professor	No	No	20
50	EB-1A	N/A	fashion design	N/A	N/A	N/A	fashion designer	No	No	74
51	EB-1C	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Sales and Project Director	No	No	431
52	EB-1C	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	CEO	No	No	572
53	EB-1A	Ph.D.	neuroradiology	48	471	17	Research Associate	No	No	261
54	EB-1A	Bachelor	Electronic sports/E-Sports	N/A	N/A	1	CEO	No	No	372
55	EB-1A	Ph.D.	management science and engineering	34	388	43	Professor	No	No	97

 

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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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(12/28/2018)