An Analysis of EB-1 Cases Approved from January to June 2020

From January to June 2020, our firm received 20 EB-1 case approvals: 11EB-1(a), 5 EB-1(b) and 4 EB-1(c). USCIS approved 18 of these cases without a request for evidence.

Out of the 20 EB-1 cases approved in the period of time, 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 commercial file production, public policy, etc.

Ph.D.

13

Master

1

Bachelor & Others

6



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 9. The median number of citations was 103. The median number of reviews conducted was 13. The average processing time for these applicants was 243days or about eightmonths. The longest amount of time it took to approve an application was 482 days, while the shortest was 20days.

Median number of journal papers

9

Median number of independent citations

103

Median number of reviews

13

average processing days

243

 


 

 

 

Finally, premium processing service was adopted in filing 4 out of the 20 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 Jerry Zhang will provide you with a free evaluation.

For more information about the 20 EB-1 cases approved from January to June 2020, 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-1B

Ph.D.

Chemical Engineering

24

439

43

Assistant Professor

No

No

176

2

EB-1B

Ph.D.

organic chemistry

7

56

3

Senior Scientist

No

Yes

20

3

EB-1A

Ph.D.

cell biology

21

1400

14

Researcher

No

Yes

33

4

EB-1C

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Manager

No

No

463

5

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Oil and gas

7

60

N/A

Reservoir Engineer

No

No

389

6

EB-1C

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Manager

No

No

328

7

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Chemistry

23

284

23

Research Associate

No

No

482

8

EB-1C

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Manager

No

No

384

9

EB-1A

Bachelor

Commercial
Film
Production

N/A

N/A

N/A

Film Director

No

No

329

10

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Public policy

30

246

8

Assistant Professor

No

No

330

11

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Computer Science

9

60

44

Computer Scientist

Yes

No

334

12

EB-1B

Ph.D.

Wireless com-munications

3

33

4

Software engineer

No

No

68

13

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Biomedical science

19

233

11

Research Associate

No

No

252

14

EB-1A

Master

Engineering

4

53

N/A

VP

Yes

Yes

212

15

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Materials Science

8

122

8

Researcher

No

No

288

16

EB-1A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

VP

No

No

352

17

EB-1C

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Manager

No

No

127

18

EB-1B

Ph.D.

micro-electronics

8

103

41

Senior engineer

No

Yes

60

19

EB-1B

Ph.D.

Structural health management

7

31

7

Research scientist

No

No

69

20

EB-1A

Ph.D.

Zoology

49

N/A

18

Professor

No

No

171

 

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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).

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(09/18/2020)