An engineering faculty member at an R2 university successfully had their EB-1A petition approved on May 6, 2023, after responding to a Request for Evidence (RFE) issued 14 days into the premium processing period. The petition faced scrutiny over original contributions, critical role, high salary, and publications, but the applicant’s rebuttal effectively addressed inaccuracies in the RFE.
Key Details:
- EB-1A filed: January 7, 2023
- RFE issued: January 21, 2023
- RFE response submitted: April 23, 2023
- Approval date: May 6, 2023
- The applicant has both EB-2 NIW and EB-1A approved, with both categories current.
The applicant, who holds a PhD and has 17 publications with 160 citations, initially had only one criterion accepted: judging the work of others. This case underscores the importance of thorough documentation and rebuttal strategies in the immigration petition process.
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Source: r/eb_1a