EB1A & NIW RFEs, NOIDs, and Denials: How to Win Even Under Strict USCIS Review

Over the years, we have successfully handled thousands of EB1A and NIW cases, including many involving Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and prior denials. Through our experience, we have seen a wide range of adjudication styles across cases associated with internal USCIS identifiers such as: XM0205, XM1291, XM1320, XM1410, XM1560, … Read more

EB-1A Requirements: How to Prove Extraordinary Ability Without Publications

Introduction The EB-1A green card is one of the fastest and most prestigious ways to gain US permanent residency. It is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability in science, arts, business, athletics, or education. Most people believe EB-1A approval requires multiple academic publications, peer reviewed citations, or Nobel Prize level recognition but that’s not true. … Read more

How Many Citations Needed for EB1?

How Many Citations Needed for EB1? Criteria for Demonstrating Extraordinary Ability You must meet 3 out of the 10 listed criteria below to prove extraordinary ability in your field: Evidence of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence Evidence of your membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding … Read more

EB1 Extraordinary Ability Petitions for Managers: Project Manager, IT Manager, Marketing Manger, Software Development Manager, and other Businessmen

The EB1 extraordinary ability green card allows anyone in the arts, sciences, business, education or athletics to sponsor their own green card.  No job offer or labor certification is required.  The requirements for this category are quite high but not insurmountable.  Our office has handled thousands of immigration cases and have secured many EB1 approvals … Read more

EB1 Extraordinary Ability Approvals – Part I

EB1 Extraordinary Ability – Part I In continuation of our ongoing segment of national interest waiver approvals, we’re going to discuss another type of self sponsored residency applications.  The EB1 Extraordinary Ability carries both a higher standard of approval and a higher priority for approved applicants.  For Indian and Chinese nationals, an EB1 application means … Read more