All Cases
9 cases · 5 approved / sustained · 2 denied / dismissed · 2 remanded
Professor
Engineering · Turkey
WeGreened EB-1A approved
Massachusetts 121 days 2025-11-22
The petition was approved based on 55 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1,535 citations demonstrating significant field-wide impact. Evidence established the petitioner's original contributions to finite element modeling and their role in judging the work of others through at least 10 peer reviews. The case satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions of major significance, and participation as a judge of the work of others.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research and Development · Turkey
WeGreened EB-1A approved
Ohio 15 days 2025-07-22
The petition was approved based on 18 peer-reviewed journal articles (13 as first author) and 663 citations, with three papers in the top 10% of the field. Evidence also included 14 manuscript reviews for high-impact journals like Applied Catalysis B: Environmental. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions of major significance.
Research Scientist
Artificial Intelligence · Turkey
WeGreened EB-1A approved
Michigan 15 days 2025-06-12
The petition was approved based on meeting three EB-1A criteria: scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions of major significance. Specific metrics included 18 peer-reviewed papers in top-tier venues, over 430 citations with multiple papers in the top 10%, and 12 peer review assignments for international journals. The evidence demonstrated the petitioner's influence in optimizing deep learning models for resource-constrained IoT devices.
General Manager
Others · Turkey
USCIS EB-1A dismissed
2025-04-14
The Petitioner failed to meet the required three criteria; specifically, the judging criterion was withdrawn because he judged internal employees rather than others in the same/allied field. The awards and memberships lacked evidence of national/international recognition or outstanding achievement requirements. The high salary claim was rejected due to a lack of proper comparative data for general managers in Turkey.
Research Scientist
Biotechnology · Turkey
WeGreened EB-1A approved
Utah 5 days 2025-04-02
The petition was approved based on meeting at least three EB-1A criteria, including authorship of 13 scholarly articles and 330 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated significant judging experience by reviewing 18 scholarly articles. Furthermore, the research was backed by prestigious funding from the NIH, DOD, and international foundations, proving the original and significant nature of his contributions.
Architect
Architecture · Turkey
USCIS EB-1A rfe dismissed
Florida 2025-03-19
The Petitioner failed to meet the minimum of three EB-1A criteria. Specifically, the awards were regional or granted to employers rather than the individual; the AIA membership (Associate AIA) is based on education/employment rather than outstanding achievement; and the submitted articles were either not about the Petitioner or lacked evidence of being 'major media'. No original contributions of major significance were established as the work was not shown to be widely implemented beyond the employer.
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Services · Turkey
USCIS EB-1A remanded
2024-11-27
The Director denied the petition because the Petitioner only met two of the ten EB-1A criteria. However, the AAO found that the Petitioner also met the criterion for original contributions of major significance, bringing the total to three criteria met (published material about the Petitioner, original contributions of major significance, and authorship of scholarly articles). The AAO withdrew the denial and remanded the case for a final merits determination based on the totality of the evidence.
Director
Entertainment · Turkey
USCIS EB-1A rfe remanded
2024-08-14
The AAO found that the Director erred in evaluating the evidence for original contributions and leading/critical roles. The Petitioner demonstrated original contributions of major significance by co-founding and serving as Vice-Chairman for an organization that successfully advocated for union rights for advertising professionals in Turkey, leading to the incorporation of the 'Advertising Professionals Union' into the 'Turkish Cinema and Broadcasting Union'. This effort addressed substandard working conditions and highlighted advertisers' $120 billion annual contribution to Turkey's economy. The Petitioner also demonstrated leading/critical roles as Head of Production for an internationally known advertising agency, successfully leading campaigns for clients like Netflix, which garnered multiple awards (e.g., Best Social Media Campaign, Best Digital Art Direction, Best Branded Film Content). Another campaign for Amnesty International, highlighting imprisoned journalists, generated over 1.2 million impressions and reached 3 million people in Turkey, winning a Golden Drum award.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research and Development · Turkey
WeGreened EB-1A approved
Texas 8 days 2022-11-22
The petition was approved based on a strong record of 404 citations and 17 peer-reviewed scientific articles. The petitioner demonstrated active participation in the field by conducting 15 peer reviews for professional journals. Additionally, her work received funding from prestigious organizations including the NIH and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute.