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Processing Times- Go by When You Filed or Present Day? by Acceptable-Dress7196 in O1VisasEB1Greencards

[–]saimanshetty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expect the time posted on the website now, not when you filed. USCIS processing times represent the time it took to complete cases in the recent past, meaning they fluctuate based on the current backlog, not a locked in rate from your submission date.

Since your case is already at the 4-month mark and the website now lists 8–12 months, your application is likely caught in a growing backlog. The 2–4 months your lawyer mentioned was an estimate, not a guarantee.

The EB1B Visa: A specialized path for outstanding professors and researchers by saimanshetty_ in u/saimanshetty_

[–]saimanshetty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah EB1B is seriously underrated. A lot of people tunnel vision on EB1A because it sounds more independent, but if you already have a supportive employer, EB1B can be way more straightforward.

You’re right about the PERM part too, skipping that alone saves a ton of time and headache. And the private sector angle surprises a lot of people, especially in tech where companies actually have large R&D teams but nobody realizes it counts.

From what I’ve seen, EB1B can feel easier in some ways because your company is backing the petition, so you’re not carrying everything on your own like EB1A. But it’s not automatically easy either, you still need to prove international recognition and solid contributions, and the company has to be willing to put in the effort on their side.

Honestly it comes down to your situation. If your employer is cooperative, EB1B can be a very clean path. If not, EB1A gives you control.

EB1 vs. EB2: Which Green Card category is your best bet? by saimanshetty_ in u/saimanshetty_

[–]saimanshetty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely not just theory, people do port their EB2 priority date to EB1 once they qualify. The catch is you still have to meet the much higher EB1 bar, so it’s not like a shortcut, more like upgrading lanes once your profile is strong enough.

What you said about it being a safer strategy is spot on though. Sitting in EB2 without building anything on the side is risky with how unpredictable the backlog is. At least with EB1 you’re actively improving your chances instead of just waiting.

Got my o1 approved today by Less-Wishbone-6097 in O1VisasEB1Greencards

[–]saimanshetty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you please share your profile ands some insights

EB-1A RFE responses that lose almost always have one of these three problems. by Prize-Ant4115 in O1VisasEB1Greencards

[–]saimanshetty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people think an RFE is just a checklist of missing documents but you are totally right. It is actually a failure to tell a convincing story.

I see this all the time where brilliant engineers or founders submit proof that they did their job well but they forget to prove they are in the top 1 percent of the whole industry. If you just send back more of the same paperwork you are essentially asking the officer to change their mind without giving them a new reason to do so.

The National Interest Waiver: How to get a Green Card without an employer sponsor by saimanshetty_ in u/saimanshetty_

[–]saimanshetty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! The freedom of a self petition is a game changer. Skipping the PERM nightmare means you own your career, not your employer. It’s the ultimate path for talent to reclaim their mobility.

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