EB-1A Approval — Global M&A Advisor Demonstrating Business Excellence
This I-797 Notice of Action is from an actual case handled and approved by Song Law Firm. All client personal information (name, A-number, receipt number, address, date of birth, etc.) has been fully redacted.
Case Overview
A partner at a New Jersey consulting firm specializing in global M&A and strategic advisory. 15 years of cross-border transaction experience between Asia and North America, with Fortune 500 and multinational investment fund engagements.
Key Issue
Business-category EB-1A is harder to quantify “international acclaim” than scientific or artistic fields. USCIS specifically expects a balanced portfolio of (1) industry journal publications, (2) panel/conference judging and invited talks, (3) industry awards, and (4) major media citations.
Song Law Firm’s Strategy
Song Law Firm consolidated 15 years of advisory impact into an integrated “international leadership” narrative—20+ industry publications, invited lectures at Harvard, Wharton, and comparable schools, two notable industry awards, and 10 recommendation letters from global CEO/CFO leaders and fund managing partners. Transaction values were kept confidential and summarized qualitatively.
Result
EB-1A approved after one RFE and supplemental evidence. Total processing time was approximately 11 months, accelerated by Premium Processing on the I-140.
Lessons Learned
Business EB-1A lacks academic metrics, so industrial influence and leadership must be bound into one unified narrative. The quality of recommenders—incomparable authority—matters more than the quantity. Expect a first RFE and prepare supplemental packets in advance.
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