WeGreened Approval Statistics: Week of October 27 , 2025

During the week of October 27 to November 2, 2025, WeGreened received 79 approval notices from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Of the 79 approvals, 48 were for NIW (National Interest Waiver), 26 for EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), 4 for EB1B (Outstanding Professors or Researchers), and 1 for O1A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement). The EB-2 NIW category again represented the majority of approvals, while the EB-1A category maintained a strong presence among accomplished researchers and professionals.

EB1A and NIW Credential Analysis

EB1A petitioners demonstrated strong scholarly productivity, with publications ranging from 1 to 47 (median 16.5) and citations between 31 and 4,666 (median 784.5). These figures reflect substantial academic achievement and international impact.

NIW petitioners showed a broader range of academic profiles, with publication counts from 2 to 81 (median 9) and citations between 10 and 4,233 (median 156.5). This distribution highlights USCIS’s flexibility in recognizing both highly cited scholars and professionals whose work carries substantial merit and national importance.

Insights on Petitioner Backgrounds and Fields

EB1A approvals spanned theoretical physics, peptide-based drug discovery, semiconductor technologies, nanophotonics, green energy, biostatistics, and intelligent robotics. Many petitioners worked at universities, research institutes, medical centers, or high-tech companies in roles such as postdoctoral fellow, research scientist, principal data scientist, and professor.

NIW approvals covered electrical and computer engineering, biomedical sciences, renewable energy systems, cancer epidemiology, human-computer interaction, internal medicine, analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, high-energy nuclear physics, civil and construction engineering, and economics, among others. Profiles frequently included industry engineers, applied scientists, clinicians, and Ph.D. candidates, with projects aligned to U.S. healthcare, energy, infrastructure, and technology priorities.

Highlighted EB1A Case: Non-Research Success in Food Science and Manufacturing

A standout non-research EB1A approval this week features a senior product-development leader in food science. With 1 publication and 31 citations, the petition focused on verifiable business outcomes: technology transfer to existing manufacturing lines, reduced capital and unit costs, and strong market adoption of plant-based protein products across multiple markets.

Our legal team organized the evidence under the two-part Kazarian framework and demonstrated that multiple EB1A criteria were clearly met. First, we established original contributions of major significance using verifiable commercialization metrics, demonstrated market penetration, and technology transfer that enabled reliable, scalable production. Second, we proved a leading and critical role at distinguished organizations through documentation of ownership of product roadmaps, cross-functional leadership, and measurable gains in cost, yield, and sensory performance. Third, we corroborated standing well above industry norms with compensation data and market benchmarks, supported by trade-press recognition of the products’ market impact. In the final merits analysis, we synthesized commercialization outcomes, leadership evidence, and objective market results to show sustained acclaim and that the petitioner ranks among the small percentage at the very top of the field.

This result is a practical reminder that academic citation counts are not the only measure of EB1A impact. When a petition clearly connects product innovation, market adoption, and critical leadership to verifiable business outcomes, it can satisfy both the evidentiary criteria and the final merits test—even without a traditional research profile.

Adjudication Trends and Policy Observations

EB1A. USCIS continues to focus on sustained acclaim, significant original contributions, and leadership in the field. Clear, criterion-by-criterion documentation tied to field-wide impact remains essential.

NIW. Officers remain receptive to diverse academic and industry profiles when the record shows substantial merit, national importance, and that the petitioner is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. This week’s results reaffirm that petitioners who connect their work to U.S. priorities and present a credible plan to move that work forward are well positioned for success.

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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With more than 58,000 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.

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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 over 58,000 in 2025.