All Cases
6 cases · 3 approved / sustained · 2 denied / dismissed · 1 remanded
Research Assistant
Chemicals · Nigeria
WeGreened EB-1A rfe approved
Kentucky 212 days 2025-10-29
The petition was approved based on a strong record of 16 peer-reviewed articles, a book chapter, and a book, which garnered 632 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated professional standing through 11 completed peer reviews for elite journals and research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research and Development · Nigeria
WeGreened EB-1A approved
South Africa 14 days 2025-05-21
The petition was approved based on a record of 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and 3 book chapters with 286 citations, placing the researcher in the top 1% of cited authors for specific topics. Additional evidence included over 70 peer reviews for top journals, an editorial board membership at PLOS ONE, and media coverage in major outlets like The Guardian and The Nation.
Scientist
Healthcare · Nigeria
WeGreened EB-1A approved
Georgia 8 days 2025-03-28
The petition was approved based on a prolific publication record of 83 peer-reviewed articles and 42 abstracts with 2,393 citations. The petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability through significant original contributions to disease prevention and maternal health. Additionally, the petitioner met the judging criterion by completing 48 peer reviews and serving on an editorial board.
Designer
Art and Design · Nigeria
USCIS EB-1A remanded
2024-12-12
The Director's decision was withdrawn because the AAO found the Petitioner met three of the ten evidentiary criteria required for an EB-1A petition, specifically: published material about herself, participation as a judge of others' work, and display of her work at artistic exhibitions or showcases. The AAO determined that the Director erred in discounting letters from art gallery owners regarding judging activities and printouts of art gallery websites showcasing her work. The matter is remanded for a final merits determination.
Associate Professor
Education · Nigeria
USCIS EB-1A rfe dismissed
2024-08-22
The Petitioner failed to meet the three-criterion threshold after the AAO withdrew the leading/critical role criterion due to lack of evidence regarding the department's reputation. Furthermore, the final merits determination found that 20-40 citations and participation in internal university committees did not establish the required level of elite recognition.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Marketing and Advertising · Nigeria
USCIS EB-1A rfe dismissed
2024-04-17
The Petitioner failed to meet the membership criterion as EMCOAN's constitution allows any content owner to join without proving outstanding achievements. The high remuneration criterion was not met because bank statements were inconsistent and did not distinguish salary from other income, and the salary surveys provided were contradictory. The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the small percentage at the top of his field.