Success Story: Systems Engineering Expert Achieves EB-1A Approval in Only 19 Days Under Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on August 11, 2026 in EB1 Green Card, Systems Engineering

Client’s Testimonial:

"Thank you again for your support throughout the process.”

On April 13^th, 2026, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a System Design and Management (SDM) Fellow in the Field of Systems Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Systems Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: System Design and Management (SDM) Fellow

Country of Origin: Poland

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: April 13^th, 2026

Processing Time: 19 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

The reliability and resilience of space infrastructure, satellite communications, and AI-enabled engineering systems depend on foundational advances in materials science and systems integration. This EB-1A case centered on a system design and management (SDM) fellow from Poland with a Ph.D. in engineering and physical sciences in the field of systems engineering.

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) framed the record around a consistent research narrative that was both technically credible and nationally significant: the client repeatedly demonstrated how AI-enabled systems engineering and advanced composite materials can directly support U.S. priorities in secure satellite communications, climate monitoring, aerospace defense, and next-generation medical device platforms.

Evidence of Field Reliance and Peer Trust

NAILG organized the record around independent reliance and peer trust, supported by compelling metrics:

Publications: 5 peer-reviewed journal articles (3 first-authored), 3 peer-reviewed conference articles, 8 abstracts (4 first-authored), and 1 first-authored book chapter
Peer Review: At least 38 completed reviews for prestigious conferences and proceedings
Funding: Supported by Airbus and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
2 Recommendation letters

The petition documented that the client's findings had been relied upon by research teams spanning 21 countries across multiple continents, reflecting the broad international reach of the work and demonstrating that these contributions were not isolated achievements but were being actively adopted and built upon by the global engineering research community.

The Result

The petition was filed with Premium Processing and approved in just 19 days without an RFE, reflecting the exceptional strength of our client's credentials. Our firm is honored to have assisted with this petition and looks forward to the client's continued contributions to AI-enabled systems engineering, advanced aerospace materials, and integrated medical device platforms in the United States.

--------------------------------------------

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 Sixty-four 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.

Vast Majority of Clients Came to Us Because of Referrals

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

(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%