Success Story: Despite Receiving an RFE, A Postdoctoral Researcher from the United Kingdom Achieved EB-1A Approval under Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in EB1 Green Card, Medical (Gastroenterology, Cancer, Cancer Pharmacology, Cardiology, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Neurology, Neuroscience, Urology, Gynecology, Dentistry, Endocrinology)

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“Thanks so much for all of your work and help, I’m beyond happy!”

On December 10^th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Neuroscience (Approval Notice).

General Field: Neuroscience

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Researcher

Country of Origin: The United Kingdom

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania

Approval Notice Date: December 10^th, 2025

Processing Time: 3 months, 26 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Our firm is pleased to announce the successful approval of an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition for a postdoctoral researcher in the field of neuroscience from the United Kingdom.

Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of over 32,000 successful cases, our expert team meticulously crafted a compelling petition that showcased the client’s exceptional achievements in neuroscientific methods of measuring consciousness, with specialized expertise in investigating neural and behavioral evidence of sentience.

With a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, the client has established themselves as a leading authority in consciousness research. We strategically emphasized their impressive academic record, which includes:

6 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 first-authored) and 1 manuscript under review
268 citations, placing them in the top 1% most highly cited authors in the field
18 peer reviews conducted for prestigious journals

To strengthen the petition, we secured 4 expert recommendation letters. One expert remarked that:

“[The Client]’s record of achievement clearly demonstrates the indispensability of [The Client]’s research to the United States.”

Following the RFE, our team promptly prepared a comprehensive response emphasizing the client’s top-percentile rankings and international influence. The client received the approval after 3 months and 26 days under premium processing with our assistance.

We are honored to have supported this extraordinary researcher and extend our sincere best wishes for their continued success in advancing neuroscience and consciousness research in the United States.

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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%