EB1A approvals with citations less than 100 – Chen Immigration Blog

Success Story: NIW and EB1-A Petition Approved for an Attending Hematologist and Oncologist from India in the Field of Medical Oncology in the gap of 1 Month only

wegreened — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:46:55 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“It’s an arduous and sometimes frustrating process, but I am more than happy with the quality and professionalism of the work being put in at this firm. Thank you for being so detail-oriented, gives the applicant a lot of confidence. You guys are truly the best in the field.”

On August 20^th, 2021 and September 27^th, 2021, we received another EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Attending Hematologist and Oncologist in the Field of Medical Oncology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Medical Oncology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Attending Hematologist and Oncologist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: August 20^th, 2021 (NIW) and September 27^th, 2021 (EB-1A)

Processing Time: 10 months, 22 days (NIW) and 7 months, 30 days (EB-1A)

Case Summary:

We at North America Immigration Law Group, before moving forward with any case, take utmost care in conducting a complete background check of every client who approaches us for helping them with their immigration petition to USCIS. So, when an attending hematologist and oncologist in the field of medical oncology approached us, we made certain that he received the best legal services for his I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and as well as EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition.

We delivered his exceptional professional background and unique experience important to his current and future work at the USCIS.

After reviewing his credentials, we found that our client has accumulated a splendid record of success:

He received his MBBS from India.
His research has resulted in 4 peer-reviewed scientific articles.
His publications have been cited a total of 78 times in at least 16 countries according to Google Scholar.
He has conducted at least 15 reviews for at least 3 journals.
All the above factors thereby signify that his record of publications and citations are widely acknowledged and counted upon in the field of his expertise.

Additionally, our client’s novel lymphoma and cancer treatments research addresses some of our nation’s and the world’s most pressing issues, including HIV-related lymphoma and breast cancer. His strong background in hematology and medical oncology has allowed his research to be particularly original, resulting in his success in fundamentally transforming novel lymphoma and cancer treatments research. He is particularly well-known for his contributions to new antibody approaches to lymphoma therapy.

Our client’s work has thus been majorly significant, and his achievements are of the utmost importance due to their direct applicability in global efforts to address the global health burdens associated with cancer and lymphoma.

Additionally, he has served as the principal investigator for the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project trial consortium.

Thus, based on the originality, practicality, and importance of our client’s research endeavors, his achievements in the academic field of research have secured his reputation as an exceptional professor in the international community of medical oncology.

Leading researchers from top universities and research groups from the United States and abroad have submitted letters confirming him as an outstanding professor in his specialized field.

Two out of five of his recommenders have the following to say about him:

“Finally, in addition to its scholarly merit, [client’s] research is also highly beneficial to the United States…Since over 1 million Americans are living with HIV today, it can be estimated that at least 100,000 Americans suffer from HIV-related lymphoma…As these populations already receive relatively less care in the American healthcare system, there is a critical need for addressing our current lack of knowledge regarding the optimal means of preventing and treating AIDS-related lymphoma. [Client] addresses this need in his research, and his work thus directly aligns with the public health interests of the United States.”

“[Client’s] research stands at the forefront of the field of medical oncology, particularly in his research into enhanced therapies for the prevention of breast cancer…Through his innovative research on the novel use of phytochemicals to prevent breast cancer, [client] has worked to directly address this imperative. The ultimate value of his research on this topic is thus wholly incalculable.”

We are certain that he is more than capable of furthering his knowledge base in the chosen field and continuing his work in the United States of America.

The best news is that he not only received his NIW and EB1-A approvals with the help of our firm’s continuous guidance, he even received his 1-485 application approved very recently.

We thus wish him the very best in his life and success in all the endeavors that he takes up soon.

Success Stories: EB-1A Approved in 2 Months 10 Days for A Scientist II from India With the Help of Premium Processing

wegreened — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:33 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for your great help and service, we are now one inch closer to our dream, thank you!”

On October 21^st, 2020, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Scientist II in the Field of Pharmacology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Pharmacology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Scientist II

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Massachusetts

Approval Notice Date: October 21^st, 2020

Processing Time: 2 months 10 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A scientist II from India, holding a Ph.D. in pharmaceutics chose us to compose an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition. He knew that we would walk miles to lead him to EB1A victory. Thus, we began to assess his provided testimonies and established his extensive experience in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, drug development, and clinical study design, among other areas, thereby confirming his extraordinary ability to persevere with his research work in the U.S. Finally, we counter-signed the attorney-client agreement and prepared our client’s case to be submitted to the USCIS.

Our client’s EB-1A petition packet contained:

1. We detailed his research work on pharmacokinetics and drug dosing and how it addresses some of our nation’s and the world’s most pressing issues, including treating serious diseases such as blood cancers and fungal infections and establishing drug dosing recommendations for children.

2. Also, we recorded the 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles published by him in some of the most distinguishing journals in the field. These highly selective journals have consistently accepted his research for publication, noting that our client’s work is considered to be among the best in the field. We observed further that he not only conducted important original research but also judged the work of others 34 times.

3. Additionally, we detailed the citation record of his publication i.e. (94 citations, at the time of filing). He completed and published the results of his research in the field, and his work has been cited by researchers in at least 22 countries, demonstrating that these publications are greatly relied upon in the field of pharmacology.

4. We added six recommendation letters in our EB1A petition packet in support of his petition further. The letters were acquired from fellow experts in the field, elaborating on our client’s substantial role in advancing pharmacology. According to one of the recommenders:

“It is frankly necessary for researchers of [client’s] caliber to be accepted into the U.S. clinical pharmacological community to ensure the optimal growth of that field and obtain the resulting increases in safety for patients.”

We successfully persuaded the USCIS after our team’s diligent work on this case. And thanks to premium processing, the case was expedited, and our client achieved his EB-1A approval shortly. We thank him for letting us represent his EB-1A application and be a part of this success story.

Success Stories: We Helped A Senior Director in the Field of Pharmacology with 38 Citations to Secure EB-1A Without an RFE

wegreened — Wed, 19 May 2021 09:16:49 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Chen Immigration is very methodical in evaluating and advising the right approach for immigration. They are meticulous in case preparation, writing petitions and recommendation letters. Their attention to detail in collecting evidences is confidence-inspiring. I am extremely satisfied with their work culture and would strongly recommend them.”

On March 11^th, 2021, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Senior Director in the Field of Pharmacology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Pharmacology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Director

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey

Approval Notice Date: March 11^th, 2021

Processing Time: 12 months

Case Summary:

With an M.D. in clinical pharmacology and an M.B.B.S., a senior director engaged us to file an EB-1A petition, which is a request for an employment-based immigrant visa in the classification as an alien of extraordinary ability in the field of pharmacology. Thus, we began evaluating his extensive background of expertise, and we countersigned the retainer agreement, thereby extending the reasonable expectation that he can continue advancing in the intended field in the United States.

We incorporated the following details in our client’s EB1A petition:

We noted the 38 times his work was cited, demonstrating that these publications are widely recognized and relied upon by independent scholars and all of his recommenders are internationally renowned experts in the field of pharmacology, belonging to prestigious institutions.
Additionally, we confirmed that our client judged the work of others 30 times. Only superiors in their field are invited to perform this important review work, signifying his important standing in the field.
We also highlighted the 6 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 3 patent applications he published. His work has been published in some of the most prestigious, high impact journals in his field. Moreover, these papers have been published in the top journals in his field, reflecting his peers’ recognition of the value of this research.
On top of all, we stipulated his research focused on treating dermatological disorders. His research definitely addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding the causes and treatments for dermatological disease.
To strengthen his case, we included recommendation letters signed by five other well-acknowledged researchers in the field, and one of them worded,

“Through this work, [our client] has established excellent new treatments for patients suffering from psoriasis that have reduced the side effects associated with their treatment. His work has therefore benefitted a significant portion of the American population suffering from this condition, and I am confident that his continued presence and work in the United States will produce significant benefits to patients suffering from the dermatological disease.”

Our client received the EB-1A petition approval without any request for evidence (RFE) and within 10 days as he upgraded his regular service to the premium processing service. Thanks to our team’s persistent follow-up, he could finally obtain his EB1A approval. We congratulate him on getting closer to achieving green card success. Our team would like to thank him for choosing our law firm to be a part of this journey.

Success Stories: Research Associate with 5 Citations Working in the Field of Learning Sciences Secures EB1A Approval in 10 Days

wegreened — Mon, 07 May 2018 09:22:24 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you.”

On December 21^st, 2017, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Learning Sciences (Approval Notice).

General Field: Learning Sciences

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: December 21^st, 2017

Processing Time: 10 Days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

It only took the USCIS 10 days to determine that our client—a research associate from India—deserved to have his EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition approved.

With a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science, our client is undoubtedly armed with very specific skills needed to advance the field of learning sciences. As part of our services, we determined our client’s background, field of expertise, various achievements as well as strengths and skillsets, and came up with a unique strategy to secure EB1A petition approval.

As part of our customized legal strategy, we advised our client on the best timing to file his case. We also determined that our client qualified for EB1A based on the following three criteria:

(1) Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, or business-related contributions of major significance: We discussed our client’s design and development of a unique device for improving the cognitive, social, and learning skills of chronically ill, hospitalized patients. We convinced the USCIS that his work is exerting an enormous impact on healthcare, learning and behavior, and education technology.

(2) Authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media: We noted that our client’s work has resulted in at least 2 peer-reviewed conference articles – an extremely productive record compared to that of others in the shared field of endeavor.

(3) Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor: We detailed the 3 national awards our client received for his work. These awards were from prestigious organizations and institutes and are known to be highly competitive.

(4) Evidence of material published about our client in major professional or trade publications or other major media: Our client was featured in various new articles by national and international media. Considering the widespread circulation of these media outlets, coverage is indicative of the importance of our client’s work.

Based on the wealth of information we gathered, we customized a detailed petition letter that highlighted our client’s extraordinary ability in the field. To back up our argument that our client’s work is beneficial to the US and that his EB1A petition should be approved, we also presented several recommendation letters as subjective evidence. These letters were contributed by other influential experts working in the field of learning sciences, one of whom noted the following: “With his broad influence in the field, [Client] exhibits qualities and research abilities that place him above almost every other researcher working in the learning science field.”

Our unique case strategy convinced the USCIS that our client is an asset to the United States, most notably when it comes to understanding how to effectively provide children (with chronic illnesses) creative outlets and learning opportunities while encouraging social interchange with others and improving patient health care by increasing physical activity.

Thanks to the effective methods employed by the team at North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com), our client is now one step closer to obtaining a green card. With over 10,000 approvals in the bag, we undoubtedly have unprecedented insight how officers adjudicate cases. Furthermore, because of the high number of petitions our firm files, we have firsthand information regarding any changes the USCIS makes in adjudicating cases.

We thank our client for choosing us to represent both his EB1A petition and I-485 application, and we wish him the best as he continues to progress the field of learning sciences.

Success Stories: Indian Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Biomedical Engineering with 97 Citations Secures EB-1A Approval and Green Card

wegreened — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 08:18:14 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“That’s great news! Thanks for all your help!”

On March 9^th, 2017, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Biomedical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biomedical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Country of Origin: India

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: March 9^th, 2017

Processing Time: 10 Days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

With a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and considerable experience conducting fieldwork, a postdoctoral research associate from India seemed like a good candidate for EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability). Nevertheless, we carefully went through his credentials to be sure that we could build a solid EB1A case for him. Once we determined that we could, we initiated an attorney-client relationship.

Determining what to focus on:

The many years that our client has spent progressing the field of biomedical engineering have led to various achievements. As part of our services, we narrowed them down and determined what to include in his petition packet. Amongst other things, we detailed his 8 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 4 published abstracts, one conference article, and two book chapters. We also noted the 97 times his work had been cited by other researchers as well as the 45 times he assessed the work of his peers.

Compiling important evidence:

Additional information such as our client’s doctoral degree, CV, and employment letter were also included in the petition packet. Furthermore, we incorporated 4 recommendation letters volunteered by other expert biomedical engineers, all of whom supported the approval of our client’s EB1A petition. As an example, this is what a couple of them noted in their letters:

“The loss of his work would have consequences that affect not only other scientists, but the medical community and public health as well. [Client] is a leading researcher in modern biomedical engineering research, and his efforts provide compelling evidence of his production.”

“He is certainly one of the most prominent and accomplished individuals working in this area, and the continued improvement of the biomedical engineering field is dependent upon his future research.”

Presenting a strong case:

Overall, we persuaded the USCIS that our client’s findings on combining engineering and molecular biology approaches to investigate the mechanisms of heart valve disease are important to the United States. Convinced that he has risen to the top of the field, they approved his EB1A petition. As the icing on the cake, our client received the good news that his I-485 application had also been approved, making him an official US permanent resident. We congratulate him for completing the green card journey and thank him for working with us.

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved for Chinese Research Associate in Illinois in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (100 Citations)

wegreened — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 08:24:07 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you so much for your help. It is very good news.”

On August 11^th, 2017, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Mechanical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois

Approval Notice Date: August 11^th, 2017

Processing Time: 9 months, 27 days

Case Summary:

Referring to the research of a recent client of ours, a prominent professor at a prestigious American university wrote this in his recommendation letter:

“[Client]’s work is strengthening the United States’ position in terms of high tech manufacturing processes. In our increasingly sophisticated, technology-driven world, manufacturing techniques must evolve quickly to keep up with consumer demand. [He] has the requisite training and practice to answer this call and allow the United States to maintain its enviable position as a leader in these critical industries.”

In addition to the aforementioned recommendation letter, our client’s EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition packet contained five others. These letters were contributed by other experts in the field of mechanical engineering, all of whom showed their admiration for our client’s specialized research focused on the design and development of robotic mechanisms.

Apart from the letters, North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) incorporated the following information into our client’s EB1A petition: the 100 citations gathered from his 10 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 4 peer-reviewed conference papers. We also noted that our client’s innovative and cutting edge research has led to 1 US patent. Furthermore, our client’s noteworthy experience in judging the work of his peers (80 peer reviews conducted for 12 highly acclaimed international journals) was also detailed.

NAILG was successful in proving the original nature of our client’s studies and its significance to the United States. Nearly 10 months after the case was filed, the USCIS acknowledged the importance of our client’s work by granting EB1A approval. We are pleased to have assisted our client in securing petition approval, and wish him the best as he takes the final step towards a green card: filing the I-485 application.

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved in 3.5 Months for Chinese Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Civil Engineering (99 Citations)

wegreened — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 08:07:11 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you very much!”

On August 7^th, 2017, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Civil Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Civil Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Vermont

Approval Notice Date: August 7^th, 2017

Processing Time: 3 months, 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Despite the issuance of an RFE (Request for Evidence), a recent client of ours eventually got one step closer to a green card via EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability). His petition was prepared and filed by North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG), and our team did everything we could to ensure that he secured petition approval. This approval is yet another example of our excellent ability to convince the USCIS that every client we represent possesses extraordinary ability in the field and that their work is of great importance to the United States.

Here are some of the steps taken by our team to secure EB1A petition approval:

We compiled information regarding our client’s research in the field of civil engineering and determined that his work is focused on natural hazard characterization, structural analysis, and risk assessment, notably for hurricane hazard, earthquake hazard, and multi-hazard scenarios.
Next, we detailed the publications that his work had resulted in at the time of filing: 22 peer-reviewed scientific articles. This is an outstanding feat for a researcher in the field of civil engineering. Furthermore, his publications had amassed a total of 99 citations, which proved to the USCIS that our client’s work has benefitted other researchers. We also noted his record of conducting 20 peer reviews for highly acclaimed journals.
Further, we included recommendation letters signed by other experts in the field. These letters formed a crucial part of our client’s petition as they stated why his work improves the safety of Americans and also progresses the entire field of civil engineering. As an example, this is what one of our client’s recommenders stated:

“Using [Client]’s findings, engineers are able to build safer houses and other wood-frame structures, reducing the cost of earthquake damage and providing increased safety for people who live in earthquake-prone regions. [Client]’s work has contributed greatly to the design of safer buildings in this country…”

Overall, our client waited roughly 3.5 months before receiving notification of case approval. We are glad to have brought our client one step closer to US permanent residency, and we thank him for choosing us to represent his EB1A petition.

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved in 2 Weeks for Iranian Sustainable Materials Manager in the Field of Sustainability Engineering (73 Citations)

wegreened — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 08:30:20 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am extremely happy and excited, I really appreciate your great work…You are the best.”

On July 31^st, 2017, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Sustainable Materials Manager in the Field of Sustainability Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Sustainability Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Sustainable Materials Manager

Country of Origin: Iran

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: July 31^st, 2017

Processing Time: 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Just 14 days after North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) filed an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition on behalf of a sustainable materials manager from Iran, we received confirmation of case approval from Texas Service Center.

Our client has a strong academic background including two master’s degrees in in industrial engineering, and environmental science, and his impactful research has led to 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 peer-reviewed conference articles. These publications were well received by the scientific community and were cited 73 times at the time of filing. Our overall goal was to prove to the USCIS that our client’s studies have important applications such as the implementation of environmentally responsible and sustainable industrial systems that reduce resource consumption and eliminate unnecessary waste and byproducts.

The EB1A petition which we prepared for our client contained a detailed description of his academic background, his publication and citation history (as stated above) as well as the 6 peer reviews that he had conducted for prestigious journals. Our client also procured recommendation letters from other experts in the field, all of whom agreed that the United States stands to benefit from his findings. We extracted these statements from two such letters:

“He has provided a roadmap for designers and manufacturers alike, allowing them to create green products that benefit companies, consumers, society, and the planet.”

“His findings are of manifest importance to the United States, as they allow U.S. industries to maintain high profit margins while safeguarding the natural resources on which we all depend.”

It usually takes the USCIS 4-9 months to process I-140 petitions but in this case, the adjudication process was expedited because our client opted for Premium Processing (PP). We congratulate him on this win and thank him for choosing to retain our I-485 services. We look forward to helping him secure his green card, and we wish him the best as he continues to advance the field of sustainability engineering.

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved in 2 Weeks for Postdoctoral Fellow in New Mexico in the Field of Materials Chemistry

wegreened — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:57:21 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you all (your entire team) for your effort. This is great work indeed. I will certainly give a very good review and recommend your firm to my friends. Thank you!”

On June 2^nd, 2017, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Materials Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Materials Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow

Country of Origin: India

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Mexico

Approval Notice Date: June 2^nd, 2017

Processing Time: 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Just 14 days after filing his I-140 with Premium Processing, our client from India obtained EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition approval. As a postdoctoral fellow who holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry, there is no doubt that he has plenty of experience conducting impactful research in his chosen field of materials chemistry. North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) was tasked with proving that his work is of great importance to the United States and that he deserved to move one step closer to permanent residency.

Building a strong EB-1A case:

Our client’s research addresses some of the most pertinent issues faced by materials chemists. These include efficiently synthesizing advanced materials for alternative energy, and developing carbon-based super-adsorbent for cleaning up oil spills. His scholarly achievements are underscored by his record of 12 peer-reviewed scientific articles (cited 253 times) published in an array of scientific journals.

Apart from incorporating the aforementioned information in the petition, we also mentioned his record of conducting 17 peer reviews at the time of filing. His impressive experience of judging the work of others cemented his position as a leader in the scientific community. The petition packet also included letters of recommendation from other renowned scientists, one of whom wrote: “[Client] has reached the upper echelons of the field, and I am eager to see what new discoveries he will make as he carries out further studies.”

We were successful in building a strong case for our client as we were able to provide ample proof regarding the various applications of his methodologies such as high-capacity energy storage and environmentally-friendly fuel-cell vehicles. We were also able to prove the importance of his studies to the US, and in the words of another expert in the field: “[Client’s] work has an impressively wide impact as the shift away from costly, rare, and geographically limited resources is an American priority.”

We are pleased that our diligent efforts led to EB1A approval. We congratulate our client on this win and wish him the best with the final stage of the green card process: filing an I-485 application.

Success Stories: EB-1A Petition Approved Without RFE for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Illinois with 70 Citations in the Field of Biomedical Science

wegreened — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:57:33 +0000

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you very much for all the help.”

On September 27th, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Biomedical Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biomedical Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Country of Origin: India

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois

Approval Notice Date: September 27^th, 2016

Processing Time: 7 months, 24 days

Case Summary:

Nearly 8 months after North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) filed an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition on behalf of a biomedical science expert from India, Nebraska Service Center took action on his case and granted their approval. This isn’t our client’s first time filing an I-140 petition—in 2015, his EB-2 NIW petition was approved. However, because of the several-year wait for his priority date to become current, he cannot move on to the next step of the green card process. Now that he has an approved EB-1A, he can jump right in as he no longer has to wait for his priority date to become current several years from now (when adjusting one’s status for permanent residence, different rules apply based on different visa categories).

Building a strong EB-1A case:

It is no secret that EB-1A is upheld by a very high standard of law and has a very low approval rate. Therefore, we needed to detail our client’s accomplishments in the most concise way possible. Our goal was to convince the USCIS that our client is an asset to the United States and that losing his presence in the country would be detrimental to the nation. We started off by detailing our client’s various investigations on the intersection of biomedical science with biotechnology which covers such areas as molecular biology, TRPC/TRPV1/TRPM7 ion channel pharmacology with respect to molecular mechanisms of pain, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease and breast and lung cancer metastasis. In a nutshell, our attorneys and support staff worked diligently to prove that our client’s findings are essential to the progress of the American medical sector.

Besides accounting for his research projects, we also noted their various results. For instance, we listed the 70 times our client’s findings were cited by other researchers, the 9 times he conducted peer reviews for scientific journals, and the 9 publications to his name. To bolster his EB-1A petition packet, we also incorporated 10 recommendation letters volunteered by other top minds in the field. From a principal investigator in Ireland to a professor in the US, our client’s peers contributed their support by signing off on statements such as this one: “The international scope of his research is self-evident. In the United States, where scientists are constantly searching for better pharmacological treatments, [Client] is producing research that directly benefits these interests. Not only that, but his work is relevant across the globe to the many nations in which cardiovascular disease and diabetes are problems. His research is applicable to a wide variety of disease states, and he is helping to better understand some of the most worthwhile issues in the world.”

We congratulate our client for securing a highlight sought-after EB-1A petition approval and we thank him for choosing our law firm to represent his case. We also congratulate him for recently securing a green card with the help of our DIY Packet. We wish him the best as he embarks on new beginnings here in the US.