A postdoctoral researcher at a major U.S. academic medical center successfully obtained EB-1A visa approval from the Nebraska service center after navigating a Request for Evidence (RFE) and a bank issue. The approval was granted on January 21, 2026, following a premium processing request.
Key Details:
- EB-1A filed: September 16, 2025
- RFE received: Mid-October 2025
- RFE response submitted: December 29, 2025
- Approval date: January 21, 2026
The applicant, who holds an MD from Taiwan and two Master’s degrees from a top U.S. university, faced challenges during the process, including a two-week delay caused by their immigration firm’s bank blocking the filing fee check. The RFE focused on the originality and significance of their scientific contributions, which were addressed with additional recommendation letters and a focused response strategy. The immigration firm, Chen Immigration (WeGreened), actively monitored the case and provided data-driven insights throughout the process.
This experience highlights the importance of working with a knowledgeable immigration firm, especially when facing RFEs or unexpected issues during the application process.
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Source: r/eb_1a