Success Stories: EB1A and NIW approval for Vice President of the Oil and Gas Industry with the Extraordinary Ability in Business

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

Client’s Testimonial:

From our first communications through to confirmation that my EB1-A had been approved, [North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com] were nothing but outstanding – in terms of the final product, ongoing communications, the development of my case, and also with the integrity that they applied to my circumstances / the uncertainties around them, and the innovative and well constructed preparation of the ultimate petition. My gratitude for North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com is immense… literally, I couldn’t have done it without them. Thank You.

On September 30, 2013 we received an EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) Approval for a Commercial Vice-President in the Oil and Gas Industry (Approval Notice)

General Field: Oil and Gas Industry
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Vice-President – Commercial, Finance, Projects & Engineering
National Origin: UK
Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas
Approval Notice Date: September 30, 2013
Processing Time: 25 days for EB1A and 3 ½ months for NIW

Case Summary:

At North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com, we are lucky enough to work with researchers and professionals who are pushing their fields to new levels of success. One exceptional client we worked with recently is a professional in the Oil and Gas industry. His work has included improving international collaboration within the industry and driving evolution in exploration strategy. For this client, we focused on the way that his contributions and leadership shaped advancement and successful projects in his industry. As one of his independent recommender’s remarked, “[Client] is a rare individual whose keen business sense is enhanced by a systematic and analytical approach to the resolution of the critical commercial and delicate political challenges that entail a high degree of risk assessment and, more importantly, the leadership to institute comprehensive uniform policies so that the entire team advances apace. [Client] has built a reputation on his ability to deliver on schedule by mitigating risks; bringing to the table technical know-how, financial resources, marketing genius, and strategic vision.” Our aim was to show that this client’s success in the Oil and Gas industry qualified him as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability because his goal was to remain in the United States and continue his work in this field. As this client was also filing under NIW, we also aimed to prove that by continuing his work in the United States, there would be substantial and prospective benefit to this country. The proof and documentation we provided led his case to be approved in 3 ½ months for NIW and an impressive 25 days for EB1-A.

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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%