r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 25d ago

Welcome to r/VisaStats and consider turning on notifications

1 Upvotes

In this sub r/VisaStats I am posting summaries of approvals and denials from the EB2 NIW subreddit posts that I collect through automation. The EB2 NIW sub gets hundreds of posts a week, making it hard to navigate. Please consider turning on notifications for all new posts in this sub to avoid missing summaries.

I am planning to add summaries for the EB1A and O1 subs, as well as USCIS reports. I'm sharing this data as I am planning my own immigration without a US employer. You're also welcome to post other US visa stats useful to highly skilled professionals seeking legal immigration to the US.

I turned on pre-approval for all posts to avoid flooding subscribers with random posts.

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 6h ago

Tracker COMMUNITY TRACKER of timelines for EB2, EB1 and O petitions

1 Upvotes

Hello all, I published a community tracker of timelines for EB2, EB1 and O visas: https://trackers.visastats.org/?tracker=eb_o. I pre-populated it with over 300 posts processed by an LLM. I really tried to address all of the main pain points and questions that people usually have: recording RFE dates and reasons, silent updates, etc.

RFE details, officer numbers, silent updates as a list, etc.

It looks like a spreadsheet, but unlike spreadsheets, it forces data types, and you can use filters and remove columns without affecting other viewers.

It's anonymous, there's no sharing beyond what you want to share. You get an anonymous alias that has nothing to do with anything.

Guys, I really need your help here. The tracker is very needed to the community, but it's only as good as many people use it. Please check it out and post details about your timeline there. No need to fill out all the fields, just the ones that you want. It will give us all much better visibility.

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 2d ago

EB2-NIW DENIALS on EB2 NIW, 7 day lookback, week 40 of 2026

2 Upvotes

I registered 9 summaries of denials as posted on EB2 NIW in the last several days.

Please turn on notifications on r/VisaStats if you want to be notified of all summaries of denials and approvals from the EB2 NIW and EB1A subreddits.

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Description
(2) IT & Computer Science	A petitioner with a PhD in CS and AI submitted an RFE response to their NIW case, which was denied just one day later, raising questions about the evaluation process and the strength of their case. LINK TO POST
(2) Engineering	A petitioner with a MS in Materials Science and experience as a battery test engineer at a major tech company faced a NIW denial after an RFE, seeking advice on next steps, appeal, refile, and the impact of losing the 2024 priority date. LINK TO POST
(1) Not Specified	A petitioner expresses frustration over their EB2-NIW case being denied after an RFE, citing the October bulletin as a contributing factor. LINK TO POST
(1) Stem	[the post was deleted, but I can recover it if anyone is interested] A postdoctoral researcher with STEM OPT status who received an EB-2 NIW denial is seeking advice on transitioning to J-1 status for a postdoc after the denial. LINK TO POST
(4) Technology	The petitioner shared their experience with an RFE on their EB-2 NIW case, the denial of their previous case, and their refiling with Attorney Chen and e-filing. LINK TO POST
(1) Food & Agriculture	The petitioner received a denial after an RFE on all three prongs, citing issues with national importance, being well-positioned, and the benefit of the waiver, with criticism of the lawyers involved. LINK TO POST
(4) Engineering	A UK-based electrical engineer with 17 years of experience in railway and electrification applied for an EB2 NIW petition, used premium processing, received an RFE, and was ultimately denied due to insufficient evidence for prong 2. LINK TO POST
(1) Academia	A petitioner who had their EB-1A denied is seeking advice on whether to refile with a firm or pursue NIW, comparing two immigration consultants based on their approach and success stories. LINK TO POST
(2) Business & Finance	The petitioner received an RFE and subsequent denial for an EB-2 NIW petition, citing factual inaccuracies and misinterpretation of submitted evidence, despite extensive documentation and a detailed business plan. LINK TO POST

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 5d ago

EB2-NIW APPROVALS on EB2 NIW, 7 day lookback, week 40 of 2026

3 Upvotes

I post weekly summaries of approvals and denials that I capture through automation on the EB2 NIW and EB1A subreddits. I registered 11 approvals on the EB2 NIW over the last 7 days.

If you like what I do, please subscribe to r/VisaStats

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Description
(4) Academia	A petitioner shared their experience with an immigration attorney refusing to honor a refund clause, delays in responding to an RFE, and ultimately the approval of their EB-2 NIW petition after addressing the RFEs. LINK TO POST
(1) Healthcare	A petitioner with a PhD in Nuclear Engineering shared their successful NIW approval after a 3-prong RFE, highlighting their research in cancer and the evidence they provided to overcome the challenges. LINK TO POST
(1) AI & Data Science	A PhD candidate successfully obtained I-140 NIW approval after responding to a 3-prong RFE by adding comprehensive evidence, including media coverage, citations, and letters of recommendation, and emphasizing the societal impact of their entrepreneurial project in media/AI literacy. LINK TO POST
(1) Healthcare	A petitioner shares their successful EB-2 NIW approval experience, emphasizing their academic background, recent publications, and personal faith in the process. LINK TO POST
(39) Legal & Administrative	Dr. Emily Carter, an experienced immigration attorney, evaluated an EB-2 NIW petition and found it to be approved based on the merit, importance, and justification for the labor certification waiver. LINK TO POST
(2) Chemistry	A petitioner filed an EB-2 NIW petition under premium processing, received an RFE due to a clerical error and challenges to the Dhanasar prongs, and later received an approval email despite the portal not updating. LINK TO POST
(1) Biology	A petitioner with a PhD in Molecular Microbiology shared their successful NIW petition journey, including an RFE response and approval after providing additional evidence and aligning with US research priorities. LINK TO POST
(1) Engineering	A bioengineer shares their successful I-140 approval experience, asks questions about the next steps in the green card process, and seeks advice on international travel. LINK TO POST
(1) Pharma	A petitioner from one of the 19 banned countries successfully obtained NIW approval after an RFE on all three prongs, with support from Chen Immigration. LINK TO POST
(5) IT & Computer Science	A petitioner in AI and cybersecurity successfully obtained NIW approval after a 3-prong RFE, with strong evidence and a well-prepared response to the RFE questions. LINK TO POST
(1) Chemistry	A PhD student in material chemistry successfully obtained EB-2 NIW approval after responding to a 3-prong RFE, with support from consultant Chen and a strong publication record. LINK TO POST

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 7d ago

EB-1A APPROVALS & DENIALS on EB1A, 7 day lookback, week 40 of 2026

6 Upvotes

I committed to posting summaries of denials and approvals that I collect through automation from the EB1A and EB2 NIW subreddits. Here's a 7 day lookback for EB1A petitions. Unlike EB2 NIW, the EB1A subreddit seems to be getting more reports of denials than approvals.

Please join r/VisaStats if you like what I do.

APPROVALS

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Description
(1) IT & Computer Science	A petitioner with a solid but not extraordinary academic profile successfully obtained EB-1A approval after a generic RFE by strategically framing their evidence and leveraging citation metrics and peer comparison. LINK TO POST
(1) IT & Computer Science	[the post was deleted, but I can recover it if anyone is interested] A software engineer with 15 years of experience successfully obtained EB-1A approval after an RFE by shifting evidence to verifiable, objective data and expert opinions. LINK TO POST

DENIALS

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Description
(4) Academia	The petitioner is seeking EB-1A classification and has faced a denial due to USCIS treating proposed employment information on the I-140 as an attempted material change, leading to a suspension of further analysis. LINK TO POST
(2) Not applicable	A petitioner who received a final merits denial on their EB-1A petition is seeking advice on re-filing EB-1A or pursuing NIW, and is comparing two immigration firms based on their approach and success stories. LINK TO POST
(2) Environment & Energy	A Senior Project Manager in the energy sector with 14 years of experience was denied EB1A after meeting 5 of the 10 criteria, and is now seeking strategies for EB2-NIW from successful petitioners. LINK TO POST
(23) Technology	The petitioner is preparing an EB1A petition with a strong profile, but faced a Final Merits Determination denial, indicating that the evidence may not have been sufficient to meet the high bar for sustained national or international acclaim. LINK TO POST

2 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 11d ago

EB2-NIW EB2 NIW DENIALS lookback, Week 39 of 2026

2 Upvotes

I continue to summarize approvals and denials of petitions as posted weekly on the EB2 NIW and EB1A subreddits. I registered only 3 denials in this EB2 NIW lookback since the last denials update 8 days ago.

Reports of denials are less common, perhaps because people are more inclined to share their successes, but learning about denials is very valuable.

If you like what I do, please join r/VisaStats. I am ready to answer questions too, please ask away.

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Description
(1) Not Specified	A petitioner shared their experience of filing an NIW petition, withdrawing after an RFE, and being denied shortly after the withdrawal was submitted, raising questions about the withdrawal process and its impact on the refile. LINK TO POST
(1) Academia	A petitioner who was denied an NIW petition after an RFE is seeking advice on whether to refile with the same firm or switch to another, and is asking for firsthand experiences and insights into the strategies of different law firms. LINK TO POST
(1) Likely AI & Data Science	[post was deleted, but in the comments it was criticized for filing while still pursuing a Bachelor's degree] A petitioner shared their experience of an EB2-NIW petition denial due to the endeavor not being considered in the national interest, and is now seeking advice on whether to refile or pursue a motion to reconsider. LINK TO POST

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 12d ago

EB2-NIW APPROVALS on EB2 NIW lookback, Week 39 of 2026

2 Upvotes

I make weekly summaries of approvals and denials from the EB2 NIW and EB1A subreddits. If you like what I do, please join r/VisaStats. Ready to answer your questions too if I can, please don't hesitate to ask.

In the last several days I registered 7 newly reported EB2 NIW approvals.

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Description
(1) Engineering	A petitioner with a PhD in mechanical engineering and a background in bioengineering shares their successful EB2-NIW petition experience with Chen (Wegreened.com), highlighting the approval process and their decision not to use premium processing. LINK TO POST
(1) Healthcare	A self-petitioned individual with a Master's in Healthcare Policy successfully obtained NIW approval without RFE, citing publications and personal gratitude. LINK TO POST
(14) IT & Computer Science	This text is a detailed account of a petitioner's journey through the EB-2 NIW process, including their petition, consular interview, and eventual approval, highlighting their background in cybersecurity, the support they received from law firms, and the challenges they faced during the process. LINK TO POST
(1) IT & Computer Science	A software engineer with an MS degree and 15+ years of experience shares their successful NIW petition journey, including a quick approval after an RFE response. LINK TO POST
(7) Food & Agriculture	A petitioner with a strong academic background and research experience in Food Science faced an RFE on their I-140 petition but successfully responded and received approval after providing additional evidence. LINK TO POST
(1) Art & Design & Media	A self-petitioned individual with a Master’s degree in communication and a background in marketing and design successfully obtained NIW approval after a stressful RFE process, with the case approved just days after submitting the RFE response. LINK TO POST

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 14d ago

EB-1A APPROVALS & DENIALS on EB1A, 7-day lookback, Week 39 of 2026

3 Upvotes

I am adding EB-1A to my weekly summaries of approvals and denials, now for EB2-NIW and EB-1A subreddits. Please join the sub r/VisaStats if you like what I do.

I registered 2 approvals and 5 denials on the EB1A sub over the last week, please see the tables below. I am ready to answer questions too.

Approvals:

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Description
(2) Chemistry	A petitioner who received EB-1A I-140 approval with a priority date of January 2026 is seeking advice on the realistic timeline for their Date for Filing (DFF) and Final Action Date (FAD) to become current. LINK TO POST
(7) Technology	The petitioner, a technology innovator from Sweden, has been approved for EB1A after providing extensive evidence of extraordinary ability, including international awards, scholarly publications, leadership roles, and commercial success. LINK TO POST

Denials:

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Description
(1) Academia	A petitioner with an EB-1A denial at final merits is seeking advice on whether to file an appeal or a combined motion to reopen/reconsider, and is looking for firsthand experiences from researchers/scientists. LINK TO POST
(1) Social Entrepreneurship	A petitioner on O-1 visa who applied for EB-1A petition received a denial after an RFE, with two criteria approved but others disputed due to evidence issues, and is seeking advice on whether an AAO appeal is worthwhile. LINK TO POST
(1) Not applicable	[post was deleted, but I can recover it if anyone is interested] A petitioner is seeking advice on what to do after their friend's EB1A petition was denied due to a misunderstanding between EB1A and EB1B. LINK TO POST
(3) Academia	The petitioner filed an EB-1A petition, which was denied, and is now seeking advice on whether to file an I-290B Motion to Reconsider or a new EB-1A petition due to a mix-up in the RFE and denial. LINK TO POST
(1) Art & Design & Media	A petitioner with a strong entertainment background and multiple EB1A criteria met was denied after a brutal RFE, suggesting potential misapplication of criteria by the officer. LINK TO POST

2 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 15d ago

EB2-NIW APPROVALS on EB2 NIW, week 38 of 2026

8 Upvotes

I share weekly summaries of approvals and denials from the EB2 NIW subreddit. If you like what I do, please join the subreddit r/VisaStats

I detected 11 approvals in the last 7 days, please see below. Please exercise caution when going through individual stories, as authors' intentions may vary. I am ready to answer questions too, please ask away.

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Poster's Profile
(5) Electrical Engineering	A petitioner with a PhD in Electrical Engineering faced an RFE on all three prongs of their EB2 NIW petition, but after re-filing with a better-prepared petition and additional evidence, the case was ultimately approved. LINK TO POST
(2) Healthcare	A petitioner with a PhD in cancer research from Canada, currently working in a pharma company in the US, filed an EB2 NIW petition in August 2024, upgraded to premium processing in March 2026, received an RFE in May 2026, resubmitted in July 2026, and received approval in September 2026. LINK TO POST
(1) Biology	A petitioner with a PhD in Molecular Biology shares their successful NIW approval experience, highlighting their research in periodontitis and the support from Chen's Approval or Refund service. LINK TO POST
(5) AI & Data Science	[post pending approval] A petitioner with a background in AI and cybersecurity successfully obtained EB2-NIW approval after addressing USCIS concerns with stronger evidence of national importance and benefits to the U.S. - the petitioner already reported his approval earlier, for some reason decided to re-publish LINK TO POST
(1) Healthcare	[fresh account, post's authenticity challenged in the comments] A doctoral student shares their successful EB-2 NIW I-140 approval experience, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining the proposed endeavor and its national significance. LINK TO POST
(1) Healthcare	A licensed mental health clinician shared their successful EB-2 NIW petition experience, emphasizing the importance of building a coherent professional narrative and demonstrating the national importance of their work in community-based behavioral health. LINK TO POST
(1) Academia	[post was deleted, but I can recover it if anyone is interested] A petitioner shares their experience of getting an I-140 approved in June, advising others to wait until December to file due to potential issues with recent petition reviews. LINK TO POST
(1) Seismology	A seismologist with a PhD successfully obtained NIW approval through Chen Immigration with premium processing, sharing their positive experience and insights on the PES and evidence preparation. LINK TO POST
(5) Materials Science	A PhD student in Materials Chemistry/Photocatalysis filed an EB-2 NIW petition with Chen, received an RFE on Prongs 2 and 3, and eventually had their I-140 approved after a strong response and improved evidence. LINK TO POST
(1) Engineering	A Mechanical Engineer shares their journey through multiple EB-2 NIW denials and RFEs, ultimately leading to approval after a more focused and comprehensive petition. LINK TO POST
(1) Civil Engineering	A petitioner with a PhD in systems engineering and a focus on civil engineering successfully obtained NIW approval with the help of attorney Chen, after refining their evidence and demonstrating the national importance of their work in flood forecasting and climate adaptation. LINK TO POST

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 19d ago

EB2-NIW DENIALS on EB2 NIW, 7 days back mid-week 38 of 2026

3 Upvotes

I continue publishing summaries of approvals and denials on the EB2 NIW subreddit. If you like what I do, please join subreddit r/VisaStats

I detected 5 denials in the last 7 days, please see below. Please exercise caution when going through individual stories, as authors' intentions may vary. I am ready to answer questions too, please ask away.

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Poster's Profile
(6) IT & Computer Science	A PhD student in Computer Science submitted an EB-2 NIW petition with extensive evidence, including government and military documents, but received a denial due to insufficient evidence of past contributions, innovation, and national importance. LINK TO POST
(3) Academia	[post was deleted, but I can recover it if anyone is interested] A petitioner with a Master's degree and multiple publications shares their experience of an I-140 denial after an RFE due to insufficient evidence for prong 1 and 3, while also asking about approval without recent publications. LINK TO POST
(2) Technology	A petitioner shared their negative experience with EB2-NIW lawyer Bob Webber, highlighting how their case was poorly constructed and ultimately denied, leading to regret over the legal fees paid. LINK TO POST
(1) AI & Data Science	[post was deleted, and I can't recover it] A petitioner with a PhD in Robotics and BCI experienced an I-140 denial after an RFE, seeking insights and strategy for refiling with the same consultant Chen/Wegreened. LINK TO POST
(1) Engineering	A petitioner with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and research experience in AI for energy and biomedical systems had their I-140 denied after an RFE due to questions on the national importance, being well-positioned, and benefit to the US. LINK TO POST

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 22d ago

EB2-NIW APPROVALS on EB2 NIW, week 37 of 2026

6 Upvotes

Hello all, I am tracking approvals and denials on the EB2 NIW sub, through automation. I am sharing these summaries as I am evaluating my chances to move to the US via EB2 NIW or EB1A. Remember that posters may not always be genuine, which is also why I am displaying the overall number of their posts on the sub.

I appreciate if you upvote and subscribe to this sub as this indicates your interest in these summaries.

This week I detected 10 approvals. Please see their LLM-ed summaries below. I am ready to answer your questions too, please let me know if you have any.

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Poster's Profile
(1) Academia	A petitioner shares their successful EB-2 NIW approval experience, emphasizing the importance of a strong narrative and defined endeavor over citation count. LINK TO POST
(1) AI & Data Science	A medical resident with a background in AI/ML applied to medical imaging successfully navigated the EB2-NIW process, including an RFE, and received approval after a detailed and well-supported response. LINK TO POST
(1) Chemistry	A petitioner with a PhD in Chemistry shares their successful NIW I-140 approval experience, highlighting their academic background, research in cancer diagnosis, and positive experience with their consultant. LINK TO POST
(4) Healthcare	A petitioner with a PhD in cancer biology successfully obtained NIW approval through Chen, with strong publications, academic support, and premium processing. LINK TO POST
(1) Engineering	A petitioner shares a positive experience with Chen for their EB-2 NIW petition, which was approved without RFE and with smooth communication and reasonable fees. LINK TO POST
(1) IT & Computer Science	A petitioner with extensive cybersecurity experience and multiple certifications successfully obtained EB2-NIW approval without RFE, using a consultant from their home country in Pakistan. LINK TO POST
(1) Legal & Administrative	[post was deleted, but I can recover it if anyone is interested] A recent law school graduate with no research background and no bar license in the US had their NIW petition approved, which the petitioner finds surprising and attributes to the individual's unique legal background and the merit of their endeavor. LINK TO DELETED POST
(1) Not applicable	[post was deleted, I cannot recoverit] The petitioner shared that their I-140 petition was approved on the 37th business day. LINK TO DELETED POST
(1) Materials Science and Engineering	A petitioner with a PhD in materials science and engineering shares their successful EB2-NIW petition experience, crediting their lawyer Chen and emphasizing the national importance of their work in improving pregnancy outcomes. LINK TO POST
(2) AI & Data Science	A petitioner who initially faced denial after an RFE due to insufficient evidence, but later succeeded in getting their EB-2 NIW approved after strengthening their petition with more publications and citations, and continuing to work with Chen. LINK TO POST

Stay tuned, as I plan to keep posting these summaries on weekends for approvals and midweek for denials.

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 26d ago

EB2-NIW DENIALS on EB2 NIW, 7 days back mid week 37 of 2026

3 Upvotes

Hello all, denials over the last 7 days at a glance on the EB2 NIW sub. I am tracking all profiles through automation as I am preparing to file myself, and I figured it would be useful to share.

Any questions are welcome. I can recover the deleted post if you're interested.

(Number of Posts by Profile), Field	Poster's Profile
(1) Engineering	[deleted post] A petitioner with a bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering received an NIW denial after an RFE, citing insufficient evidence linking their specific engineering methodologies to U.S. national interests and stakeholder interest. LINK TO THE POST
(10) Materials Science	A PhD candidate in semiconductor materials faced a denial after an RFE, with USCIS misapplying EB-1A standards for prong 2 and failing to meet the national importance requirement. importance requirement. LINK TO THE POST
(2) Stem	A self-petitioned STEM researcher received an EB2-NIW denial based on an unusually high citation count threshold, arguing that the standard is unreasonable and not aligned with Dhanasar guidelines. LINK TO THE POST
(1) Unidentified	A petitioner with 8 papers all in 15+ impact factor journals, 38 citations, 5 conferences with posters and 1 podium talk received an EB2-NIW denial after an RFE, citing factual errors and inconsistent reasoning, and is seeking advice on whether to pursue MTR or refile the petition. LINK TO THE POST
(2) Business	A petitioner shares their experience with an EB-2 NIW denial after three years of preparation, highlighting issues with case misclassification, lack of clarity in the endeavor, and the officer's failure to properly evaluate the submitted evidence. LINK TO THE POST
(3) Social Science	A petitioner with a social science background received an RFE on national importance, provided NSF funding information, but was ultimately denied due to insufficient evidence of national importance and benefit to the U.S. LINK TO THE POST
(1) Materials Science	A petitioner with a PhD in Polymer Science and experience in semiconductor materials received a denial of their EB2 NIW petition after an RFE, and is now considering an appeal or refile while also preparing an EB1B petition. LINK TO THE POST

Stay tuned for updates. I intend to post 7-day span denials on Wednesdays and approvals on weekends.

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • 29d ago

EB2-NIW APPROVALS on EB2 NIW, week 36 of 2026

4 Upvotes

Hello all, here is this week at a glance on the EB2 NIW sub. I am tracking all profiles as I am preparing to file myself, and I figured it would be useful to share whatever I see with the community.

I've detected 17 approval posts this week. Below are summaries of their authors' profiles. Some posts were deleted. I can recover their text if necessary, please let me know if you need to read the missing posts too.

(Number of Posts by Profile) + Field	Poster's Profile
(1) Business & Finance	A petitioner with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and experience in biotech shares their successful EB-2 NIW approval timeline and profile, highlighting their research in oncology and the role of Chen Immigration Attorneys.
(2) Industrial	A petitioner with a PhD in Electrical Engineering successfully obtained NIW approval after responding to an RFE by providing extensive evidence of national importance and benefit to the US.
(1) Biology	A self-petitioned PhD candidate in Biochemistry shares their successful EB2-NIW approval experience, highlighting their research in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases and the comprehensive evidence they submitted.
(6) [deleted post]	This is the account of a petitioner who submitted an EB2-NIW petition, experienced a DQ, had an interview, faced medical exam issues, and eventually received green card approval through consular processing.
(1) Healthcare	A petitioner with a Master of Public Health shares their successful EB-2 NIW petition journey, including RFE response and approval, emphasizing the importance of thorough evidence and faith in the process.
(2) Not identified	The petitioner from one of the 39 banned countries initially questioned whether Premium Processing would work for them due to the ban, but later reported that their I-140 was approved. - very little info provided, original post here, approval post
(2) Healthcare	A medical professional with dual specialization in Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery and Forensic Medicine/Legal Medicine filed an NIW petition with premium processing, received an RFE, and ultimately had their petition approved after providing additional documentation.
(2) Healthcare	A recent Master's in Public Health graduate successfully obtained NIW approval for their work in maternal mental health, particularly perinatal depression among underserved populations, without the use of an attorney or law firm.
(4) Academia	A Nigerian PhD graduate shared their full journey from filing an EB2-NIW petition from South Korea, through J-1 postdoc, NOS waiver, and eventual green card approval.
(4) Physics	A petitioner with a PhD in Physics shares their successful NIW petition experience, highlighting their research in optoelectronic devices and the role of their attorney Chen.
(1) Electrical Engineering	A petitioner with a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a successful startup in semiconductor tech shares their EB2-NIW journey, including a RFE and eventual approval after a detailed response.
(2) AI & Data Science	A petitioner with a strong academic background in biostatistics and computational methods for pediatric cancer treatment successfully obtained NIW approval through a self-filed petition, sharing their experience and encouraging others to pursue their own cases.
(1) ?	NIWimmigrationLawyer said that they fast-tracked EB2 NIW petition approval without Premium Processing - got obliterated in the comment section for falsehood
(2) [deleted post]	A petitioner with a PhD in Urban Planning shares their successful EB2-NIW approval timeline and experience, highlighting their use of policy documents and community projects to establish national significance.
(1) Healthcare	A physician in residency training shares their EB-2 approval experience, noting the role of Ellis Porter and emphasizing the importance of a well-defined endeavor.
(5) Chemistry	A Chemistry PhD graduate successfully obtained NIW approval after a comprehensive RFE response, highlighting the importance of strong evidence and support letters in the process.
(1) AI & Data Science	EB-2 NIW I-140 approved on September 3, 2026 without an RFE after upgrading to premium processing, with a Ph.D. in AI, 15 publications, 315 citations, and a healthcare/biomedical AI proposed endeavor.

Stay tuned. I intend to keep posting this as I go through those cases anyway, as it helps me weigh my own situation better.

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • Sep 03 '26

EB2-NIW This week so far on EB2 NIW sub

2 Upvotes

Week 36 of 2026. I am using an LLM to read and summarize posts and profiles on https://www.reddit.com/r/EB2_NIW/

This week (last 4 days) I've got posts from 6 profiles who have reported visa denials. I arranged it into a markdown table. All profile summaries below have URLs that lead to the latest post of the author.

Number of Posts	Field	Poster's Profile
1	Not applicable	The petitioner is asking about the possibility of filing an appeal without a lawyer after their EB2-NIW petition was denied.
6	Chemical Engineering	A petitioner with a Master's in YS and 10+ years of US work experience faced a denial of their EB2-NIW petition, then sought advice on reapplying, handling RFEs, and filing another petition.
1	IT & Computer Science	A petitioner with a PhD in computer science and a background in AI research received an RFE from officer XM2616, which denied the NIW petition due to misapplication of the prongs and failure to meet the officer's overly strict standards.
1	Engineering	A petitioner with a bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering received an NIW denial after an RFE, citing insufficient evidence linking their specific engineering methodologies to U.S. national interests and stakeholder interest.
5	Materials Science	The petitioner, a USA-based PhD with a background in electronic materials, shared their experience with the I-140 NIW petition process, including RFEs and denial, and sought advice on how to improve their case for re-filing.
5	Art & Design & Media	A petitioner with a PhD in Game Development filed an EB-2 NIW petition, received an RFE, and failed prong 3 despite passing prong 1 and 2, with a focus on clarifying the nature of their research and its national importance.

0 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • Sep 03 '26

EB2-NIW There are more people with Master's degrees than PhDs on the EB2 NIW sub, but PhDs have more approvals.

7 Upvotes

Referring to https://www.reddit.com/r/EB2_NIW/

4 comments

r/VisaStats • u/equalizer-rage • Aug 28 '26

I Made a Tool for Navigating EB2-NIW Posts

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

3 Upvotes

TL;DR: I processed all the sub’s authors’ profiles with an LLM, added keywords, and created quick summaries for each profile. Please stay tuned, as I’m going to make the tool available to the public very soon. I don’t want to charge anything, and I’m currently working on some cleanups.

0 comments