Success Story: Welding Metallurgy Expert Achieves EB-1B Approval in 14 Months Without an RFE

Posted by wegreened on April 24, 2026 in Welding and Joining, EB1 Green Card

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On January 26^th, 2026, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) Approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Welding Metallurgy (Approval Notice).

General Field: Welding Metallurgy

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: January 26^th, 2026

Processing Time: 14 months, 22 days

Case Summary:

Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of over 32,000 successful cases, our expert team secured EB-1B approval for an assistant professor whose pioneering research in post-weld heat treatment and steel cracking prevention advances critical technologies across petrochemical, oil and gas, and advanced manufacturing industries.

Client Background and Expertise

With a Ph.D. in welding engineering, the client specializes in welding metallurgy of steels, aluminum alloys, and nickel-based alloys, weld failure analysis, and weldability testing. The proposed endeavor focuses on conducting research in welding metallurgy, developing laboratory facilities, and training the next generation of welding engineers, a field critical to maintaining U.S. dominance in advanced manufacturing.

Exceptional Credentials

The client's qualifications include:

11 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 first-authored)
148 citations
At least 40 peer reviews

The client received four recommendation letters. One expert stated:

"[Client] has already demonstrated his ability to be a leader in this field and is a great asset to our country as we face the challenges of the future."

Approval Success

With our support, the client received EB-1B approval in 14 months and 22 days without a Request for Evidence (RFE). Currently serving as an assistant professor conducting research in welding metallurgy and developing innovative methodologies for preventing steel failures, the client continues advancing U.S. manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure safety. It has been an honor to support this journey, and we extend our sincere best wishes for the client's continued success in pioneering welding metallurgy research and strengthening American leadership in advanced manufacturing.

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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%