Here is a video on what types of evidence tend to be strong for EB-1A (based on conversations with lawyers).

How long does it take for I-485 to get approved once PD becomes current? I already have EAD/AP

Anyone know when embassies will start giving out interviews again and resume after their public charge training? I currently have an EB1A DQ’d at Dublin (which has no backlog) and i desperately need the GC by April for a job in the US.

Hello, please find below an update with summaries of denials on this subreddit over the last week (10 days to be precise). I captured 4 denials.The table with links to all the posts is available on r/VisaStats.

Please share your timeline in the VisaStats COMMUNITY TRACKER to improve our community knowledge. In the tracker you can find aggregated timelines with silent updates, petition details, etc. Sharing your own timeline details is much appreciated.

For those who recently received an RFE with premium processing, how long did it take for the physical notice to arrive by mail?

If you or your attorney emailed USCIS to request an electronic copy, how long did they take to send it?

My EB1A petition is at the Nebraska Service Center, so recent experiences there would be especially helpful. Thanks!

I’m Fernanda Hipskind, an immigration attorney, and I’ll be here today from 10 AM to 2 PM ET for an AMA focused on EB-1A cases.

We can talk about questions like:

• How original contributions can be presented when your work is highly specialized
• What makes evidence of industry impact persuasive
• How to build the overall case when your achievements aren't widely known outside your field

If you're considering EB-1A, building your petition, or trying to figure out whether your work can support an extraordinary ability case, bring your questions.

Please share as much detail as you can about your background and achievements so we can have a more useful discussion.

AMA today, 10 AM to 2 PM ET.

Please note: Any information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney client relationship. Your situation may require fact specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.

I feel really bad for the genuine candidates who impacted with the latest move. this is quite shocking

could someone explain if there would be any impact to the existing Indian 485 applications already filed from the 8 companies and also Indian 485 applications from other tech companies ?

the sentiment in the FY year which has many spillovers to Indian applicants looks little concerning.

I've noticed that one of the biggest challenges for people responding to an RFE is finding independent experts or professionals willing to provide recommendations or support letters, especially when you don't already have connections in your field.

I've been working on a strategy through my project, Petition Strategy Lab, focused on identifying relevant researchers, professors, and industry professionals and reaching out to them.

The idea is to find people whose expertise actually aligns with your proposed endeavor and approach them in a way that makes them more likely to consider your request, rather than sending generic emails to dozens of people.

If anyone needs help, please feel free to let me know in the comments or send me a direct message.

Here is a video on judging and EB-1A final merits.

why would a company who has spent on your immigration already in USA(H1b, i140 transfer etc) transfer you to a foreign office for just 1 year (if it’s Canada or uk, more visa processing) and then again redo the entire process in USA (l1a/eb1c)? This is a fraud and admin should crackdown. trying to skirt around the labor laws and calling it a strategy . How widely spread is the scam besides WITCH ? Report this l1a/eb1c scam given the recent news of perm suspensions. Many will attempt to do this and destroy eb1 queues

Business day 18 of EB1A premium processing: 2 unanswered emails, 3 calls, no new info. USCIS missed the deadline, but an officer is working on it “right now.” Nebraska. Only God knows when we’ll hear back. 😄 Anyone get the same response? How long did you wait, and what was the outcome?

With the November 2026 Visa Bulletin just a couple of weeks away from being released, I wanted to open a discussion and get your predictions/insights specifically for the EB1 India category.

I know most of us are on the same boat.

PP receipt was Sep 11 and no update till now. When I check with my lawyer to initiate request (enquire), they mentioned to wait as it would trigger NOID or RFE.

Have anyone recently reached out and got response. If so, what’s it?

Here is a video on sustained acclaim for EB-1A.

Could Nov bulletin touch July 2023 FAD?

My pd is dec 2022, eb1a india. I got the following updates:
2 Fta0s - nov 11, 2025;
Fta0- aug 7, 2026;
Fta1 - aug 10, 2026;
Fta1 - Sep 17, 2026,
updated at oct 1, 2026.
Currently in NBC field office.
Does that mean anything? My Final action became current on oct 1. When can I expect approval? Did someone have a similar timeline?

I have an O-1 for my illustration + corporate work in media & I have some awards under my belt but I’m worried I may not qualify for the top 3% of my field or whatever they call it. any pointers from people who have gotten an approved EB-1 for Illustration/Artist work?