Andy Gee
Jan 31, 2025
EB1-A (Extraordinary Ability in Optometry and Ophthalmology) After RFE
Sharing this to encourage anyone who is waiting on his/her case that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Initially I was torn between EB1-A or EB2-NIW but I chose the former given time constraint. On September 30, 2024, I filed Form I-140 with Premium Processing with documentary evidence under the following regulatory areas:
1. Judge of the work of others
2. Authorship of scholarly articles
2. Original and significant contributions
4. Membership of distinguished organizations
5. Serving in a leading or critical role
6. Receipt of lesser national/international award.
On October 15, 2024, I received an RFE for areas #3-6. The response to RFE was sent on January 14, 2025 and just today, my case was approved. This is a great relief because my STEM OPT/ employment authorization is set to expire in just 4 days (February 3, 2025). I will be adjusting my status ASAP since PD is current for my country. I'm most grateful to God Almighty for showing me mercy.🙏
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Pierre SJan 31, 2025
Woww.. congratulations ANDY!! this is incredible 😭😭 So proud of you!! what’s your profile if you don’t mind me asking?
Andy GeeJan 31, 2025
Hi @Pierre S, what do you mean by profile? Do you mean my job title?
Alyssa KeysJan 31, 2025
big congratulations. happy for you
Ash SJan 31, 2025
congrats! do you mind if I ask how many citations you have?
Pierre SJan 31, 2025
Hey @Andy Gee !! Yes, like how many citations and papers do you have? how many criteria did you apply for?
T AJan 31, 2025
Congratulations 👏👏👏🎉
Andy GeeJan 31, 2025
Thank you all!
Andy GeeJan 31, 2025
@Pierre S @Ash S... I had 188 citations in total from 11 full-length publications.
Andy GeeJan 31, 2025
@Pierre S... Kindly refer to my post for the 6 criteria I applied for.
a a a bananaJan 31, 2025
congrats!! and you’re right all glory to god!
