Success Stories: EB1A Approval for An Applied Scientist in Just 8 Days with Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in EB1 Green Card, Machine Learning

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“I am really happy with Chen Immigration Services. They were fast in their response and work. They were thorough. Their extensive experience showed in their approach to preparing my application packet.”

On August 21^st, 2025, we received another EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Applied Scientist in the Field of Machine Learning (Approval Notice).

General Field: Machine Learning

Position at the Time of Filing: Applied Scientist

Approval Notice Date: August 21^st, 2025

Processing Time: 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

An applied scientist approached North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) for assistance with an EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition. With a strong record of publications, citations, peer review service, and original contributions, she had already established herself as a leader in her field. The petition was filed with premium processing on August 13, 2025, and approved on August 21, 2025, just 8 days later.

Proposed Endeavor: Advancing Machine Learning for Anomaly Detection

Her research focuses on visual anomaly detection, creating efficient algorithms and benchmark datasets that improve industrial quality inspection, manufacturing reliability, and communication systems. These innovations directly support US technological competitiveness and security.

Notable Achievements

Publications: 4 peer-reviewed conference papers in top international venues.
Citations: Over 2,085 citations, with several papers ranked among the top 0.01% to top 10% most-cited in computer science.
Peer reviews: At least 29 reviews for leading journals and conferences in AI and computer vision.
Contributions: Original methods and datasets widely adopted by independent researchers across more than 50 countries.
Funding resources: supported by the Microsystems Technology Office (MOT), further underscoring its importance to advancing US technological and national interests

Recognition from Experts in the Field

The petition was further strengthened by 4 recommendation letters from leading researchers. One expert emphasized the measurable impact of her work:

“When this is taken into consideration along with her work being used by other researchers as well as her extensive record of publication, it is clear that [Client’s] work is of great value to the field and that she is an irreplaceable presence in the research community.”

EB1A Approval and Outlook

The petition was approved in only 8 days with premium processing and without an RFE. This rapid success highlights both the extraordinary impact of her work and NAILG’s effective petition strategy. We are proud to have supported her in achieving EB1A approval and look forward to her continued contributions to advancing machine learning and US 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).

Our Ten Thousand I-140 Approvals Provide Unprecedented Insight into the USCIS Adjudication Trend

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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For years, our firm has attracted new clients based solely on word of mouth, recommendations, and the positive collaboration experiences shared with them by their friends and family. We take pride in our reputation and work hard to ensure that we provide a green card application experience that our clients are happy to share with their friends and colleagues. That is how our cumulative total of approved cases grew from 600 in 2013 to nearly 64,000 in 2025.

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%