Success Story: A PhD student from China Gains EB1A Approval in just 16 days under Premium Processing and Our Expert Guidance

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Computer Science (Internet, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cryptography), EB1 Green Card

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“Thank you very much for your help throughout the process. I greatly appreciate it.”

On December 17^th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a PhD Student in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: PhD Student

Country of Origin: China

Approval Notice Date: December 17^th, 2025

Processing Time: 16 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

When a Ph.D. student from China in the field of computer science approached our firm seeking EB-1A classification, they brought exceptional credentials in cryptography and privacy-preserving computation, a field critical to U.S. national security and national cryptography standards. Leveraging the insights gained from our extensive practice, our team identified the hallmarks of a candidate positioned at the apex of their field.

Strategic Petition Architecture

Our expert team meticulously positioned the client’s research within critical national priorities, specifically focusing on cryptography, secure computation, and security standards, demonstrating both theoretical innovation and practical adoption by researchers worldwide.

Evidence of Extraordinary Impact

We documented an impressive publication record, comprising at least 20 peer-reviewed conference and journal articles. These works garnered over 900 citations from researchers across 39 countries and regions. The petition included evidence of 17 peer reviews for prestigious conferences and 2 recommendation letters from international experts.

Exceptional Outcome

The petition achieved approval in merely 16 days under premium processing without RFE, a testament to both the client’s extraordinary qualifications and our firm’s strategic presentation. We are honored to have facilitated this success and anticipate the client’s continued contributions to U.S. technological leadership.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

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With nearly 64,000 EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases approved, we have first hand information on the manner in which the USCIS adjudicate I-140 cases. As the USCIS has constantly changed its adjudication standards for the EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 NIW categories, our firm's huge database of successful cases gives you unprecedented insight to USCIS adjudication trends. We carefully analyze the data for all of our cases and apply the results of our analyses toward giving our clients up-to-date advice and adapting our strategies such that we remain on par with the ever-shifting landscape of immigration law in the U.S. With us, you will always have access to important updates, strategies, and information so that you can make the most informed decisions about your case.

We Have Helped Tens of Thousands of Clients with Credentials and Backgrounds Similar to Yours

With our exceedingly large number of successful petitions, no matter what credentials you have, no matter your background and field of expertise, no matter your visa status or nationality, chances are we have helped hundreds or even thousands of clients just like you. Our clients are usually impressed with how well we understand their research and work. Our insight and understanding stems from the fact that we have handled many cases with elements similar to yours already, and this helps us devise the best strategies for each individual petition.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	28,946	99.52%	3,030	98.31%
EB1A	4,322	91.76%	2,870	88.91%
EB1B	793	98.51%	236	90.77%
Total	34,061	98.44%	6,136	93.39%