Success Story: EB-1A Approval After Request for Evidence (RFE) for a Computer Science Researcher

Posted by wegreened on September 3, 2026 in EB1 Green Card, Computer Science (Internet, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cryptography)

On July 2^nd, 2026, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Expert in the Field of Computer Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computer Science

Approval Notice Date: July 2^nd, 2026

Processing Time: 4 months (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) recently helped secure an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval after a Request for Evidence (RFE) for a client whose work contributes to computer architecture and compiler research.

With a Ph.D. in computer science, the client is an established researcher in computer architecture, with particular expertise in compiling and optimizing programs to address practical limitations. Throughout the case, we demonstrated that the client's work had been recognized through competitive research funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), further supporting the importance of these contributions to the field.

Rather than relying on publication statistics alone, we presented a broader picture of sustained scientific influence. The client had authored 9 peer-reviewed conference papers (including 3 first-authored papers) together with 9 preprints, while the research had accumulated more than 400 citations from independent researchers around the world. Because publication practices differ in computer science, we also explained why publication in highly selective peer-reviewed conference proceedings represents one of the field's principal measures of scholarly achievement. In addition, the client had completed at least 19 peer reviews for respected journals and conferences. We emphasized that invitations to evaluate other researchers' work reflect the confidence that leading publication venues place in an expert's technical judgment, making this service an important indicator of professional recognition rather than simply another credential.

The petition was further strengthened by six recommendation letters submitted by internationally recognized experts, several of whom had no prior collaboration with the client and evaluated the research independently. These letters provided professional context for the objective evidence, explaining why the client's innovations had become valuable to the advancement of computer architecture.

Following USCIS's review of the complete record and our response to the Request for Evidence (RFE), the EB-1A petition was approved after 4 months. This case demonstrates that even under heightened scrutiny, a carefully organized petition that combines objective evidence with a clear explanation of sustained influence can successfully establish extraordinary ability. We are delighted to have helped another accomplished computer science researcher continue advancing innovative work in the United States.

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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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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%