Software engineers at the principal, staff, or distinguished engineer level — particularly those with patents, widely-used open source contributions, top-tier conference presentations, or exceptional compensation packages — often have the credentials for an EB-1A. The challenge is translating a technical career into the evidentiary language USCIS adjudicators understand. Silmi Law has done this for engineers at leading technology companies across the Bay Area, New York, Texas, and beyond.
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We map your patents, publications, talks, salary, and open source impact against the 10 EB-1A criteria.
We write the petition letter and organize exhibits to demonstrate national or international acclaim in software engineering.
We write the petition letter and organize exhibits to demonstrate national or international acclaim in software engineering.
We handle filing and respond to any USCIS requests for evidence with the same depth as the original submission.
We know how to frame GitHub contributions, open source impact, conference talks, and technical patents as compelling EB-1A evidence.
High total compensation at top-tier tech companies is a powerful criterion — we document it correctly against industry data.
Sharif Silmi personally reviews each petition. Your case will never be handed off to an associate or paralegal team.
Significant open source contributions, widely-used libraries, and community leadership can establish major significance in your field.
We identify and frame industry recognition — from engineering awards to media features — within the USCIS evidentiary framework.
We serve software engineers at top companies across the country, regardless of office or remote location.
