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Aug 20, 2025, 4:45 PM1 min read

EB1A Extraordinary Ability - My Approval Story and Tips

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After months of preparation, my EB1A petition was approved! I want to share my experience to help others considering this route.

Background:

  • PhD in Computer Science
  • 45 publications, 800+ citations
  • 3 patents
  • Reviewed for IEEE and ACM journals
  • Speaker at major conferences

Criteria I claimed (need 3 out of 10):

  1. Scholarly articles - my publications
  2. Judging - peer review work
  3. Original contributions - patents and novel research
  4. Membership - IEEE Senior Member

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liwei_eb1b_researchAug 21, 2025, 9:00 AM

Congratulations! This is super helpful. I'm considering EB1A vs EB1B. Quick question - did you use an attorney or file yourself? And roughly how much did the whole process cost?

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wei_eb1a_profAug 21, 2025, 10:30 AM

@liwei_eb1b_research I used an attorney who specializes in EB1A cases. Cost was about $6,000 for legal fees plus $700 filing fee and $2,805 premium processing. Total around $9,500. Worth it for the peace of mind.

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david_f1_phdAug 21, 2025, 12:00 PM

This gives me hope! I'm 2 years into my PhD with 5 publications. How did you build up to 45 publications? Any tips for publishing more?

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wei_eb1a_profAug 21, 2025, 2:00 PM

@david_f1_phd I've been in academia for 12 years (5 years PhD + 7 years postdoc/professor). Publications add up over time. Focus on quality first - a few high-impact papers matter more than many low-tier ones. Collaborate with others, that helps too.

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