Success Story: EB-1A Approved After RFE: Strategic Positioning in Human-Computer Interaction

Posted by wegreened on October 6, 2026 in Computer Science (Internet, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cryptography), EB1 Green Card

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"Thanks for the great news and all your hard work! It was nice working with you.”

On August 28^th, 2026, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: August 28^th, 2026

Processing Time: 20 months, 2 days (Premium Processing Upgrade Requested)

Case Summary:

A Request for Evidence (RFE) can place even a strong EB-1A case under heightened scrutiny. For this client, the key was demonstrating that his research achievements and future plans established sustained acclaim and international influence as a leading specialist in computer science, specifically within human-computer interaction, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality.

Building a Record of Scientific Influence

We supported the client’s I-140 petition with a focused scholarly record:

5 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 first-authored) and 30 conference papers (6 first- or co-first-authored) published in top-ranked venues
879 citations to his published body of work
At least 123 peer reviews completed for authoritative conferences in the field, alongside service reviewing grant applications

Rather than presenting these metrics as self-evidently sufficient, we analyzed how an adjudicator would interpret them to confirm extraordinary ability. We contextualized his publication history by explaining the discipline's unique reliance on highly selective conference proceedings. Furthermore, we demonstrated that independent researchers from around the world rely upon his findings, with 17 of his papers ranking among the most highly cited in computer science for their publication years.

Independent Experts Reinforce the Record

Two independent experts provided recommendation letters supporting the client’s case. These independent advisory opinions complemented the objective metrics by placing his work within the broader context of the field, demonstrating how his findings have guided independent developments in hand gesture recognition, hands-free interaction, and adaptive interface design.

EB-1A Approval

Although the petition received an RFE, presenting these achievements as an interconnected record of specialized expertise, independent reliance, high-volume peer review, and expert recognition established that the client stands at the very top of his endeavor. USCIS ultimately approved the client’s EB-1A petition, supporting his continued contributions to computer science and interactive technologies in the United States.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%