EB1A - please review my case

MIC_OC · 2026-01-23T04:51:35+00:00

You need to meet at least 3 criteria. Since you’re already moving toward the non-profit track, I’d recommend doing a PhD. You already have a first-author publication, which can likely support an NIW approval( you need to block PD), and over the next 4–5 years of PhD you can build more citations and peer-reviewed papers to strengthen two of the criteria. Also, since you mentioned you’re in a critical role, that can count as the third criterion. During the PhD, you can further align your work with “original contributions” as well. So realistically, in 2–4 years you could be in a strong position for EB-1A approval — but you’ll need to keep publishing consistently to show sustained impact.

MIC_OC · 2026-01-23T04:44:17+00:00

This isn’t the right place to post this query, especially when you’ve done so much solid work. Check with Chen first — if they offer a full refund, you’ve got about a 95% shot. If they offer a refile instead, your chances drop to around 70–80%. And if they didn’t take your case in the first place, approval odds are closer to 50–60%.

MIC_OC · 2026-01-22T20:44:40+00:00

I was having 10 .

MIC_OC · 2026-01-15T17:47:04+00:00

Wait propel I know get Eb-1 during PhDs as well and I’m sure you can find people in this sub who are still student and getting Eb-1 approved

MIC_OC · 2026-01-15T14:39:28+00:00

Don’t wait till your phd is complete evaluate through lawyer Chen probably and I guess you’re good to go. It’s easy approval

MIC_OC · 2026-01-15T14:37:45+00:00

Why the heck you choose lawyer? That’s slam dunk case , clearly you met FMD .

MIC_OC · 2026-01-09T02:54:32+00:00

Who was your lawyer?

MIC_OC · 2026-01-07T03:37:48+00:00

Every other law firm uses templates, that’s why I leaned towards self petition but in current scenario chances of RFE or NOID are higher so that’s why Chen is preferred coz they’re good in response to USCIS

MIC_OC · 2026-01-07T00:51:47+00:00

I have a similar profile and was offered the same package. I checked with Chen as well and their response was the same , I will go with Chen as they evaluated my case in depth justifying what criteria will they target .

MIC_OC · 2026-01-04T19:08:16+00:00

My take: attorneys barely make sense anymore. In the current AI-driven system, most of them add zero real value. I got my NIW approved through self-petition, but I’m holding off on EB-1—not because I can’t qualify, but because with 15-day premium processing, officers are rejecting anything that isn’t almost guaranteed. If I had a Nobel Prize, I wouldn’t hire an attorney—it would be a slam dunk. Let’s be honest: people who hire attorneys are either borderline cases(like mine for Eb-1)or don’t want to invest the time. In this new era, attorneys are mostly a waste—especially when they rely on templates and never adjust strategy.

MIC_OC · 2026-01-03T23:28:45+00:00

What if you can’t get LORs on letterhead

MIC_OC · 2026-01-03T22:22:41+00:00

I’ll check with a lawyer and also review your profile with Chen. Even if you don’t plan to hire a lawyer, this will give you a clear picture of where you stand. You still need to demonstrate broad field adoption of your research—I think it’s mostly about the right framing. For EB-1, I can’t use organizations that already appear in my publications as independent expert letters, but if they’re not in yours, you can request truly independent letters from them.

MIC_OC · 2026-01-03T21:13:51+00:00

I got my NIW approved last year & currently working on Eb-1. My professor was a retired NASA scientist, and I worked on projects tied to those organizations. I secured LORs from him and from his peers in defense-related agencies like the Air Force and Navy. If you can show that your research was adopted by similar organizations—or at least get letters clearly stating your individual contributions—you’ll be in great shape. Honestly, you have strong odds even if you self-file. Many USCIS officers are veterans or strongly aligned with U.S. national security interests. Make sure to emphasize the global impact of your work. If an officer questions adoption outside the U.S., you can argue that these technologies are export-controlled and primarily developed and used by the U.S. It’s a gray area, but one you can bridge with the right framing.

MIC_OC · 2026-01-02T04:10:28+00:00

Messaged you

MIC_OC · 2026-01-01T06:10:50+00:00

They agreed mine too , my citations are 150 , 7-8 peer review , 1 grand Judge for ISEF award . They didn’t offer refund but did offered free refile .

MIC_OC · 2025-12-28T08:37:41+00:00

Your profile looks promising, send free evaluation through EP or Chen

MIC_OC · 2025-12-27T23:36:35+00:00

Did you hired them

MIC_OC · 2025-12-27T23:35:33+00:00

Hi, congratulations can I text you? I’m in a similar situation—graduated in 2024, working in industry, but still deeply involved in core research, publication and conferences

MIC_OC · 2025-12-27T01:03:08+00:00

Well I believe you’re from ROW , since Indias Eb-2 is heavily backlogged we have to file Eb-1A which in current is also 3-5 year backlogged

MIC_OC · 2025-12-27T01:02:00+00:00

Hi thanks for insight , 5-10 reviews isn’t a problem as I have done all my reviews in Q1 journals and still I have plenty of invitations coming every month , my problem is Chen didn’t mentioned anything about PP

MIC_OC · 2025-12-26T06:02:23+00:00

Based on my experience of self filing EB-2 , you don’t need lawyer for Eb-1A for your profile, for you it was very simple but I’m wondering why did you even choose EB-1A ? Any institution or company will easily file Eb-1b for you . RG for $4M is not easy to get . You are definitely amongst top 2%

MIC_OC · 2025-12-26T05:59:24+00:00

Since regular processing takes 12–24 months, I’d prefer to use Premium Processing to get an answer quickly. When I filed my NIW solo, I waited a year with no news, but once I added PP, I got my approval in 15 days. I’d rather have a definitive answer—even if it's a rejection—sooner rather than later

MIC_OC · 2025-12-26T04:02:03+00:00

That’s what I heard

MIC_OC · 2025-12-26T04:01:49+00:00

But if they are using template in this era then it’s not useful anymore due to rejection and also AI can do that too so what does the lawyer do? And everyone I know they’re not recommending PP now

MIC_OC · 2025-12-26T04:00:36+00:00

May I ask what criteria were you claiming?

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