Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement – Chen Immigration Blog https://www.wegreened.com/blog Specialized in National Interest Waiver (NIW) and Extraordinary Ability (EB1) Green Card Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:14:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.5 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/favicon-150x150.png Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement – Chen Immigration Blog https://www.wegreened.com/blog 32 32 Success Stories: We Fully Supported a Principal Scientist to Secure O1-A and EB1A Approvals in Just 14 Days and 9 days respectively, Thanks to Premium Processing Service Upgrade https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-we-fully-supported-a-principal-scientist-to-secure-o1-a-and-eb1a-approvals-in-just-14-days-and-9-days-respectively-thanks-to-premium-processing-service-upgrade/ Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:06:51 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18678  

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am extremely grateful and my heartfelt thanks to The Chen Immigration Team. I am so happy to get my O1A & EB-1A approved in such a short term.”


On September 7th, 2021 and December 2nd, 2021, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for a Principal Scientist in the Field of Nanoscience (Approval Notice).


General Field: Nanoscience

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Principal Scientist

Country of Origin: India

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: India

Approval Notice Date: September 7th, 2021 (O1-A) and December 2nd, 2021 (EB1A)

Processing Time: 14 days (O1-A), and 9 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

A principal scientist based in India hired North America Immigration Law Group to help him obtain an O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) petition approval. Our law firm is well established for filing employment-based visa petitions uniquely which helps our clients to secure their ultimate goal; their green cards. Thus, before we began to prepare his O1A petition packet, we evaluated his credentials, therefore, we were certain that he would get the O1A approval. After 3 months of his O1A approval, our client retained us for another petition under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category. Normally, the O-1A visa is easier and quicker to get than an EB-1A green card. However, we helped our client to achieve both O-1A and EB1A approvals back-to-back in the gap of 3 months. We made sure to file a successful application in each category.

As we are aware that the O-1A visa is for individuals who have achieved national or international acclaim and have risen to the top of their field in the areas of science. The EB-1A enables individuals who have achieved substantial international or national success in their field due to their extraordinary talent to live permanently in the U.S. Since our client already held the O1A approval, it became way easier to obtain the EB1A success.

Here is the synopsis of his O1-A and EB-1A petition packets, containing the following details:

  • We briefed his research focusing on the development of silver nanowires, addressing some of our nation’s criticalities in understanding the underlying mechanisms of complex materials. Thus, his potent background in polymeric biomaterials science and engineering has enabled his research to be particularly successful, confirming him as a consistently productive researcher and among the top minds in the field of nanoscience today.
  • We incorporated his noteworthy publication and citation record; the 17 peer-reviewed scientific articles, two book chapters, and one monograph he published in top journals in the field. We concluded that peers have taken ample notice of our client’s work, having seen fit to cite it 1,386 times from 70 countries, this serves as a testament to its high quality and relevance to ongoing research.
  • Also, our client’s research is important for his field. He has established himself further in the field of nanoscience as a prolific peer reviewer. He has conducted 20 peer reviews for several journals, deducing his high regard as an authority in his field.
  • Moreover, we attached 4 recommendation letters provided by our client obtained from other experts in the field to establish that our client is at the forefront of the field of nanoscience as is demonstrated by this consistent record of success and his myriad professional accomplishments. One of the recommenders signed to:

“Considering his unparalleled success in the field of nanoscience thus far, I believe it is in the best interests of the scientific community and the United States that [client] be permitted to continue his research unimpeded.”

We’re delighted that our client found us, and we were able to help him secure the EB1A approval. Both O1A and EB-1A petitions are eligible for premium processing, which allows USCIS to decide on the filed petition within 15 days (whether it is “calendar” days or “business” days). Therefore, the O1-A case took 14 days to get approved after we filed his case. That said, the EB-1A has one of the shortest USCIS processing times, compared to other employment-based green cards. We are extremely happy that he successfully achieved his EB1A approval in just 9 days. We thank him for choosing our law firm to file his I-129 and I-140 petitions and again signing up for our services for his and his family’s I-485 applications.


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Success Stories: Chinese Scientist in Biochemistry gets O1A Approval with NAILG’S Help in Just 8 Days With Premium Processing https://www.wegreened.com/blog/success-stories-o1-a/success-stories-chinese-scientist-in-biochemistry-gets-o1a-approval-with-nailgs-help-in-just-8-days-with-premium-processing/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:54:08 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18672  

Client’s Testimonial:

“It is really exciting news and thanks again for your efforts to make this happen.”


On September 3rd, 2021, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) approval for a Scientist in the Field of Biochemistry (Approval Notice).


General Field: Biochemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Washington

Approval Notice Date: September 3rd, 2021

Processing Time: 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

The very competitive criteria set by USCIS for qualification under the O1A (Extraordinary Ability) category is tough to qualify to say the least. The plain language demands that any applicant prove beyond doubt their ability to uphold the markers of the O1A category. In August of 2020, a scientist in biochemistry with a Ph.D. in pharmacology approached us to help him get an O1A approval. So, first, we made sure that he understood the meaning of the criteria clearly, and then moved on to explain to him the next steps involving a detailed case study followed by petition preparation.

Our team then made sure that he received the best service possible and used information from his professional and academic background to build a solid case in his favor. The petition packet thus included his citation record, his publication count, and his review experience. This was aided by letters of recommendation that our client was able to obtain on our suggestion, quotes from two of which are used below to indicate the invaluable work that he has done for the United States and the field of biochemistry.

“Due to the number of Americans who are diagnosed with these cancers annually and the relatively low survival rates of both, it is crucial that we identify better approaches with which to prevent and treat these cancers. [Our client] a researcher in biochemistry, has worked to understand the underlying factors responsible for the development of these cancers. His research offers new targets by which to identify and treat cancer at earlier stages, thus improving patient outcomes in the United States.”

“He has made profound investigations into the critical mechanisms of liver and pancreas carcinogenesis, critical areas of scientific research that are invaluable to medical progression and upholding public health. As such, I have no doubt that [clients] future contributions to the field will continue to advance the field in fundamental ways.”

He also has an extensively documented record of authorship in his field of endeavor. As evidence of this research success, his work has resulted in 4 peer-reviewed scientific articles. His work has been published in some of the most prestigious, high-impact journals in his field. Moreover, his work has been cited 33 times in other peer-reviewed journal articles according to Google Scholar. He has also conducted 7 reviews. Only top-level experts in their field are invited to perform this important review work, so this frequent review activity further demonstrates his important standing in the field.

All of these facts, when put together, made for a very convincing application leading our client to success. We are happy to have had the opportunity to help him in this process and get his O1A approval in just 8 days due to premium processing.


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Success Stories: A Senior Scientist in the Field of Chemistry Gets O1-A Approval in Just 3 Days with Premium Processing Request, Also, Bags NIW & EB1A Approvals https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-a-senior-scientist-in-the-field-of-chemistry-gets-o1-a-approval-in-just-3-days-with-premium-processing-request-also-bags-niw-eb1a-approvals/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:44:08 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18515  

Client’s Testimonial:

“It has been a great pleasure to work with your law firm. Your law firm is very professional!”


On September 2nd, 2021, January 13th, 2022  and April 6th, 2022, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement), EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Senior Scientist in the Field of Chemistry (Approval Notice).


General Field: Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New Jersey

Approval Notice Date: September 2nd, 2021 (O1-A), January 13th, 2022 (NIW) and April 6th, 2022 (EB-1A)

Processing Time: 3 days (O1-A) (Premium Processing Requested), 7 months, 24 days (NIW) and 13 days (EB-1A) (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

A senior scientist with a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry hired North America Immigration Law Group to help him secure an NIW (National Interest Waiver) visa approval. We ensured all the requirements to achieve the NIW approval for our client. When we submitted his NIW case, our happy client also retained our law firm to get another petition filed under the I-129 O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) visa category. He possessed great abilities to achieve the O1A approval. We agreed to countersign the retainer agreement and began preparing a strong case on his behalf.

Our vast knowledge of dealing with employment-based visa petitions equipped us with unprecedented legal strategies, thus, we conducted a thorough evaluation of his credentials and noted that he intends to continue his research on drug delivery. We concluded that his research is effective in the synthesis of drug molecules in a chirally pure and efficient fashion. His work has been majorly significant due to its direct applicability in global efforts to improve public health and welfare and drug development

Furthermore, we added his remarkable publication, citation count, and peer review experience i.e., 14 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 book chapter he published in the top-ranked journals, accumulating 167 citations from at least 16 countries, hence his publication record constitutes a prolific output and impressive record of research success. Also, he has conducted 12 peer reviews for several highly acclaimed journals whereas journal review service is generally reserved for well-reputed researchers in the field, and so our client’s reviewing activity indicates a significant trust in his professional expertise and ability to pass sound judgment on others’ work in the discipline.

Indeed, our client’s extraordinary ability in the field of chemistry is well acknowledged by his four fellow established researchers. His recommenders have discussed his accomplishments in his field:

“The novelty and widespread impact of his work demonstrates that [client] is positioned at the forefront of chemistry and is responsible for driving essential progress in the field… His research is regularly cited due to the scientific appeal of his work, and because researchers throughout the chemistry community deem his studies to be both inventive and trustworthy.”

“The consistent novelty of [client’s] work places him in the vanguard of his field. His research has enabled a more complete understanding of the design and synthesis of sugar-based macrocycles and clusters for catalysis, drug development, molecular sensing, and other key applications. In essence, it is clear that he is an elite member of the chemistry research community whose continued contributions are necessary to realizing further advancements in the quality, safety, and useability of various chemical compounds, The U.S. would therefore be prudent to support his ongoing work.”

Besides, we specified that our client’s study has been supported by funding from the National Science Foundation. The National Science Foundation funds projects that promote national health and welfare, advance the economy, and bolster national defense and security, therefore, this funding support to our client serves as evidence that his work is beneficial to both academic and industrial chemists in the United States and opens a field between supramolecular chemistry and catalysis.

After months of hard work, we certainly received fruitful results as our client received his O1A approval just 3 days after we filed his case. The best news is despite waiting a long for his NIW approval, he received it successfully after 4 months and 11 days of his O1A approval. Impressed with our team’s work, our client once again contacted us to help him build his EB1A petition and luckily got the approval in just 13 days after we filed his case. Therefore, a special thanks to the **premium processing service since our client upgraded the premium processing service for both his O1A and EB1A cases. We thank him for choosing the North America Immigration Law Group for his I-140 and I-129 applications. We wish him well in his future endeavors.

**Premium processing service is a paid option offered by the USCIS so that petitioners can enjoy an expedited adjudication process (the case will be processed within 15 days instead of 9-12 months).**


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Success Stories: We Helped a Senior Technical Staff Secure O1-A Approval from Philippines in the Field of Information Systems in Just 13 Days, Thanks to PP https://www.wegreened.com/blog/success-stories-o1-a/success-stories-we-helped-a-senior-technical-staff-secure-o1-a-approval-from-philippines-in-the-field-of-information-systems-in-just-13-days-thanks-to-pp/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:46:10 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18480  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you for the excellent handling of my case. I am really happy to hear this good news.”


On July 8th, 2021, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) approval for a Senior Technical Staff in the field of information systems (Approval Notice).


General Field: Information Systems

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Technical Staff

Country of Origin: Philippines

Approval Notice Date: July 8th, 2021

Processing Time: 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

The O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) visa category, quite like the EB-1A(Alien of Extraordinary Merit) category, is very rigorous in its screening process. As an individual our client needed to prove that his work qualified as extraordinary and was valuable to the United States of America and that he was entering the country temporarily to work in his area of specialization. In order to do this and represent him to the adjudicating officer at USCIS, we at NAILG (North America Immigration Law Group) took care to thoroughly examine the veracity of his academic and professional qualifications. It is then that we realized that the client was a perfect fit for the category given the history of his work in the field of information systems, including but not limited to developing analytical models for commonly used yet not well understood technologies used in Wi-Fi such as dynamic spatial reuse, channel bonding and triggered random access. In order to fully personalize his petition letter we took note of the following few things:

That he has a documented record of authorship in the field of information systems. As evidence of his research success, his research work has resulted in at least 46 peer-reviewed conference papers and 17 peer-reviewed journal articles. His papers have appeared in high impact and internationally circulated journals in the field, which confirmed any remaining doubts about the value of his work.

His publications have also been extensively recognized through 395 citations. He has conducted some 32 peer reviews for several prestigious journals. These are highly distinguished journals with very stringent publishing guidelines that accept only majorly significant research and enlist the services of only the most accomplished researchers.This is sufficient evidence to meet the plain language of the O1-A criterion.

Our client’s research also attracted funding from several prestigious agencies such as Telecommunications Advancement Foundation, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, and the Japan Science and Technology Agency. These Japanese organizations and governmental agencies promote research that enriches scientific understanding and fosters technological innovation, so their concerted support for the client’s project underscores its scientific merit.

The importance of his published body of work, the financial aids received was succeeded by the qualifying masterstroke of having various letters of support or recommendation that he was able to get from his peers with expertise in the field. One of these recommenders had the following to say about his work:

“[Client’s] contributions to the scientific community are actively progressing the field of information systems, and the acclaim his work produces evinces his position at the apex of the field.”

We are thankful to him for hiring us to represent his case and also for retaining us for his I-140 EB-1A application which was approved by USCIS in 2022.


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Success Stories: A Senior Polymer Research Scientist Attained O1-A and EB1A Approvals in Just 12 Days and 9 days respectively With the Help of Our Law Firm and Premium Processing Service Upgrade https://www.wegreened.com/blog/eb1/success-stories-a-senior-polymer-research-scientist-attained-o1-a-and-eb1a-approvals-in-just-12-days-and-9-days-respectively-with-the-help-of-our-law-firm-and-premium-processing-service-upgrade/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:15:26 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18459  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thank you very much for all the help and promptness in response. I am fully satisfied with the whole process and the performance of the attorney during my case preparations.”


On June 2nd, 2021 and November 17th, 2021, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) and EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approvals for a Sr. Polymer Research Scientist in the Field of Polymer Chemistry (Approval Notice).


General Field: Polymer Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Sr. Polymer Research Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: June 2nd, 2021 (O1-A) and November 17th, 2021 (EB1A)

Processing Time: 12 days (O1-A), and 9 days (EB1A) (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

A senior polymer research scientist holding a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from India hired North America Immigration Law Group to help him obtain an O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) petition approval notification. We began to evaluate his credentials to file a strong and influencing petition on his behalf. Our experience of several years paid off really well when our client received his O1A approval in just 12 days after we filed his case. The more our collaboration gets the appreciation, the more we appreciate the premium processing service as well, which is a paid option offered by the USCIS that allows petitioners to enjoy accelerated adjudication (the case will be processed within 15 days instead of 9-12 months).

Our law firm is well known for handling employment-based visa petitions since we know all the latest adjudicating trends of the USCIS which helps our clients to achieve their goal of receiving green card success. Therefore, after successfully receiving the O1-A approval, our client retained us to file for another petition under the EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) visa category. We were certain that even both the petitions are unique in their own terms, however, it would be facile for our adept team members to articulate his EB1A petition as well.

A brief synopsis of what his O1-A and EB-1A petition packets consisted of:

  • We noted his research focusing on the development of novel polymeric materials and how it addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues, including biomedicine, catalysis, optoelectronics, photonics, and additive manufacturing, among other industries. Considering the importance of these industries to the national economy and the benefits to American citizens conceded by improved biomedical technology, his work is certainly valuable for the nation.
  • We also perceived that it was noteworthy to mention his publication and citation record; the 27 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book chapter gathered 862 citations from 36 countries. His research career overall has been tremendously fruitful, and his lasting contributions to the scientific literature of polymer chemistry have firmly established him as a researcher of unique import and clout. Many of his peers are pleased to count themselves among the hundreds of researchers who have recognized the weight of our client’s work and gained from his studies.
  • Also, one of the best pieces of evidence is having performed peer review for a scholarly journal, thus, we specified the 22 times our client judged the work of his peers, confirming that he has reviewed scientific manuscripts to determine their suitability for publication and corroborated his actual participation as a reviewer for highly acclaimed journals.
  • Moreover, his research has also been supported with funding by various notable organizations as such the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation; the Israel Science Foundation; the National Science Foundation; the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; the Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany (the Bundesministerium fur Bildung und Forschung (BMBF)); the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)); Facebook, Inc. This funding aid, therefore, serves as important evidence of the merit of his research in improving production techniques for a class of polymers with a broad range of commercially valuable applications.
  • Looking at the repeated application of his work, serving to illustrate the utility of his innovative studies, we asked him to provide us with letters of support to establish the urgent need for his work continuation in the United States. Accordingly, our client provided us with 4 recommendation letters. One of the recommenders signed to:

“[Client’s] research has truly meritorious developments in the fundamental materials needed to drive these industries. His work in polymer chemistry is indicative of a researcher with a superb aptitude for his area of expertise and has gained him considerable esteem from the field. Indeed, his effect on polymer chemistry is commensurate with a researcher performing at the top of their abilities and he has gained global acclaim from the research community.”

We are extremely happy that he successfully achieved his EB1A approval too. We were able to persuade the USCIS once again that our client has had a tremendous effect on the field and will continue to influence the work of his peers. As one of the most impressive researchers working today, the objective utility of his research and his contributions to the scientific landscape is undeniable. Hence, thanks to premium processing again, our client received his EB1A petition approval in just 9 days. We sincerely thank him for trusting us in managing his I-129 and I-140 applications and allowing us to be a part of this amazing achievement story.


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Success Stories: We Supported an Assistant Professor from Vietnam to Obtain O1-A Approval in Just 18 Days, Thanks to Premium Processing https://www.wegreened.com/blog/success-stories-o1-a/success-stories-we-supported-an-assistant-professor-from-vietnam-to-obtain-o1-a-approval-in-just-18-days-thanks-to-premium-processing/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:34:31 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18444  

Client’s Testimonial:

“You did a great job! Thank you very much for your help!”


On February 12th, 2021, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering (Approval Notice).


General Field: Electrical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: Vietnam

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Wyoming

Approval Notice Date: February 12th, 2021

Processing Time: 18 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

An assistant professor with a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering approached North America Immigration Law Group to obtain an O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) visa. She necessitated our support in logging an I-129 petition on her behalf, exhibiting her as an individual with extraordinary ability to advance her work here in the United States. With our many years of experience dealing with employment-based visa petitions, we began filing her O1A petition leading her to approval.

We aimed to validate the importance of our client’s research to the USCIS. We thoroughly assessed her research focusing on developing advanced power grid control and monitoring methods to optimize renewable energy resource integration while maintaining overall system reliability. After reviewing, we reasoned that our client’s research directly addresses critical issues related to improving the implementation of renewable energy sources in the U.S. power grid. Her many years of experience as well as her leadership and expertise in the field have therefore established eligibility for her petition to be approved.

Additionally, we noted her citation and publication record, including 24 peer-reviewed scientific articles (16 of them first-authored), 1 book chapter, and 1 technical report that had amassed 303 citations from other superior researchers in the field. Her research work has also been featured in several notable publications, which have certainly attracted the attention and acclaim of both researchers in the field and the U.S. government, thereby demonstrating its numerous benefits. Moreover, at the time of filing, she had already reviewed 50 articles for highly acclaimed journals, signifying her as very knowledgeable in the field and an expert in topics related to her proposed endeavor.

Towards the submission of her petition, we added four recommendation letters obtained from other expert professors in the field, further corroborating that throughout her time working in the field, she had an impressive record of success. According to one of the independent advisors:

“[Client] has developed novel modeling approaches for quickly estimating renewable energy resource penetration limits, which is especially important in cases where power grids do not have robust regulation capabilities. As a result, her work directly contributes to increasing renewable energy utilization around the world.”

The USCIS spent 18 days adjudicating our client’s case and granted her the O1-A approval, thanks to premium processing and our dedication towards getting her the approval. We had a pleasure working with her and congratulate her on this turning point.


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Success Stories: We Extended Our Complete Support to a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellow from India to Secure O1-A Approval in Just 8 Days, Thanks to Premium Processing Too https://www.wegreened.com/blog/success-stories-o1-a/success-stories-we-extended-our-complete-support-to-a-pulmonary-and-critical-care-medicine-fellow-from-india-to-secure-o1-a-approval-in-just-8-days-thanks-to-premium-processing-too/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:39:46 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18422  

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am elated to hear of the approval of my O1A visa. I owe it to your hard work and dedication to ensure that my case was prepared perfectly. I want to thank every person on the team that helped make this happen, I really appreciate it… It has always been a pleasure, and your firm is the Gold Standard of how all firms should conduct and interact with their clients.”


On May 25th, 2021, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) approval for a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellow in the Field of Internal Medicine (Approval Notice).


General Field: Internal Medicine

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellow

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: May 25th, 2021

Processing Time: 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

A pulmonary and critical care medicine fellow with an M.B.B.S degree approached North America Immigration Law Group to obtain an O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) visa. He needed our support to file an I-129 petition on his behalf, exhibiting him as an individual with extraordinary ability to advance his groundbreaking work on the serious adverse events of approved drugs since he has acquired a rare skill set in internal medicine research that distinguishes him from the rest of his peers. This has enabled him to conduct truly innovative and impactful internal medicine studies that are much needed in the United States and abroad.

Therefore, we aimed to prove the importance of our client’s research to the USCIS. We evaluated his research focusing on drug safety profiles. After a thorough review, we figured out that our client’s research directly addresses critical issues in understanding the effects of federally approved drugs, and his strong background in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine has allowed his research to be particularly original, with applications such as improving public healthcare. Also, his many years of experience as well as his leadership and expertise in the field, thus have established eligibility for his petition to be approved.

Besides, we noted his citation and publication record, including 23 peer-reviewed journal articles, 8 Letters to the Editor, and 1 published clinical picture that had amassed 102 citations from other superior researchers in the field. His work has been published in journals of elite international platforms for the review and exchange of research. Thus, his publication in them is strong evidence of the value and significance of his work to the international research community. Moreover, at the time of filing, he had also conducted at least 5 peer reviews for 3 highly acclaimed journals and completed 86 abstract reviews for other established journals. He is also a member of the editorial boards of remarkable journals whereas only top-level experts in their field are invited to perform this important review work, so this frequent review activity further demonstrates his respected position in the field.

Towards the finalization of his petition, we added five recommendation letters obtained from other experts in the field along with the aforementioned details. According to one of the independent advisors:

“In particular, [client] conducted a detailed study of pharmaceutical-induced adverse events in order to provide more quality reports and more compelling evidence of serious adverse outcomes…He also used probability scoring and previous literature to determine whether specific events were caused as a side effect of the drug in question. This information allows doctors and drug manufacturers to both effectively treat patients and maintain patient safety worldwide.”

Gladly, we impressed USCIS by affirming the quality of our client’s research, which is truly exceptional, evidenced by his publication and citation records and the important applications that his research boasts. With such a unique research background, he has propelled himself to the forefront of the field. Considering his well-established record as a leader in the field of internal medicine, we are certain that he will continue to contribute high-quality work for many years to come. Therefore, USCIS spent only 8 days adjudicating our client’s case and granted him the O1-A approval, thanks to premium processing and our commitment towards securing the O1-A approval for him. We congratulate him on this breakthrough and wish him well in his future projects.


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Success Stories: Our Smashing Efforts and the Help of PP Service Got a Scientist from Portugal Attain O1-A Approval in Just a Week https://www.wegreened.com/blog/success-stories-o1-a/success-stories-our-smashing-efforts-and-the-help-of-pp-service-got-a-scientist-from-portugal-attain-o1-a-approval-in-just-a-week/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:08:05 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18413  

Client’s Testimonial:

North America Immigration Law Group processed my petition for a O1-A visa in a time crunch and with extreme professionalism. As a result, I got an answer from USCIS prior to the 15-day timeline (premium processing). I recommend all future clients to read and understand the provided package of documents, which greatly helps expedite the process. I thank North America Immigration Law Group for their assistance with my visa petition. Thank you!”


On May 28th, 2021, we received another O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) approval for a Scientist in the Field of Molecular Biology (Approval Notice).


General Field: Molecular Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Scientist

Country of Origin: Portugal

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: May 28th, 2021

Processing Time: 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

A scientist from Portugal hired North America Immigration Law Group to help her file a petition under the visa category of O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement). To help her fully, we began to evaluate her credentials in order to render a strong petition on her behalf. Our comprehensive experience in building employment-based visa petitions armed us with great legal strategies to secure our client’s O1-A petition approval. We aimed at proving our client’s clear intentions to continue her research in the United States to the USCIS by incorporating the following points in her petition packet:

  • We corroborated her meticulous doctoral degree in biochemistry with extensive experience in the field of molecular biology, researching sample processing, and bioinformatic analysis to improve genome sequencing methodologies, including those used in forensic investigations. We deduced that our client’s research addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues in DNA sequencing technologies. Therefore, she is a molecular biologist of the highest order, one who has been consistently producing an extremely impressive nature of work and the continuation of her work unimpeded is in the best interests of the United States.
  • Also, we delved into a useful tool for measuring a researcher’s influence on his or her field by looking at their citation record. In this regard, our client proved herself to be a fundamentally influential molecular biologist. Since the 7 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 peer-reviewed conference article, 1 peer-reviewed conference abstract, 2 US patents, and 2 book chapters she published garnered 264 citations from fellow researchers, this confirms that it’s a notable number that honors her as a molecular biologist who unfailingly operates at the top of her field.
  • Besides, she has also conducted 15 reviews for highly acclaimed journals in the field of molecular biology to date whereas only prominent researchers in their field are invited to perform this critical evaluating of the work of others, authenticating once again that our client occupies a place of authority among other molecular biologists and the overall field.
  • To bolster her case further, she obtained 4 recommendation letters from leading researchers from top universities and research groups from the United States and abroad, documenting her as a researcher of extraordinary ability in her specialized field. One of the recommenders stated:

“It is clear from her combination of background and experience that [client] is unique in her field of molecular biology. Her work benefits other researchers and those involved with criminal justice, as well. The work that she does in determining the most effective methods of analysis and providing necessary insight into DNA usage is tremendously important. She serves at the top of her field and will continue to do so. I look forward to seeing her continued success here in the United States.”

We successfully conveyed to the USCIS that our client is not only a uniquely qualified researcher but also that she is offering innovative ideas to the field at large. Thus, without any further ado, she received her O1-A approval. A special thanks to premium processing, our client’s case was adjudicated in just 7 days. PP is a paid option offered by the USCIS that allows petitioners to enjoy accelerated adjudication (the case will be processed within 15 days instead of 9-12 months). Therefore, we would like to thank him for trusting our law firm and allowing us to prepare his O1-A petition.


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Success Stories: California-based Architect (Scientist) Secured the NIW & O1A Petition Approvals in the Field of Electronics Engineering, No RFE issued https://www.wegreened.com/blog/success-stories-o1-a/success-stories-california-based-architect-scientist-secured-the-niw-o1a-petition-approvals-in-the-field-of-electronics-engineering-no-rfe-issued/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:37:10 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18251  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Thanks for your professional work.”


On April 16th, 2021 and May 7th, 2021, we received another EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) and O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) approvals for an Architect (Scientist) in the Field of Electronics Engineering (Approval Notice).


General Field: Electronics Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Architect (Scientist)

Country of Origin: Taiwan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: April 16th, 2021 (NIW) and May 7th, 2021 (O1A)

Processing Time: 7 months (NIW), and 11 days (O1A)


Case Summary:

An architect (scientist) from Taiwan hired NAmILG to file an NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition on his behalf. Our client with a Ph.D. in electronics engineering displayed surpassing knowledge and skills in the same field. After gathering the required documents, our expert team and attorneys began constructing a convincing case for him, as we were determined to lead him to the national interest waiver success. Exactly 6 months and 23 days after we filed his case, he received the NIW approval without any additional request for further evidence. Moreover, the best thing is our client retained our services for his I-129 and I-485 applications as well. Since we have extensive experience in building more than one petition for our clients to move them closer to achieve their green card, in this case, we did the same by outlining the most relevant key points to get him the O1A approval.

We already had a notion of his research work in the field of electronics engineering so even though I-140 NIW and I-129 O1A are two unique visa categories, we added some of the information which was similar in both the petition packets in terms of:

  • His intended research focused on the development of novel advanced parameter extraction methodologies. It seems to address some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding how various parameters affect device performance as changes are made to hardware architecture.
  • The 358 citations, which are gathered from the 25 peer-reviewed scientific articles he published in the topmost prestigious journals in his chosen field, confirming his publications have been recognized as some of the best in the field. Also, a number of his articles have been cited at a much higher rate than those of other researchers in the field. Not only his publication and citation records are commendable but he had also proved to be an extraordinary member of the scientific community in the field by conducting 5 peer reviews. Only top-level experts in their field are invited to perform this significant review work, thus this further demonstrates his important position in the field.

Our client also obtained 4 written advisory opinions, corroborating that his findings hold tangible value for other developments in his field. We added all these letters to our petition packet to bolster his case. One of the recommenders contributed the following lines:

“[Client’s] expertise in compact modeling holds tremendous value for the integrated circuits industry at large… Moreover, considering the practical value of his compact modeling discoveries for the electronic design automation industry in the United States, among other areas, he has clearly proven himself to be an indispensable asset for ongoing and future design innovations in his field.”

Our client received the O1A approval in just 11 days that too without opting for premium processing service, it is an outstanding instance for our law firm. Therefore, we cordially thank him for choosing the North America Immigration Law Group for preparing his I-140, I-129, and I-485 applications. We truly appreciate his kind cooperation with us, and now await his I-485 approval.


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Success Stories: Our Firm Helped a Director of Client Services from India to Achieve NIW and O1A Petition Approvals Consecutively https://www.wegreened.com/blog/success-stories-o1-a/success-stories-our-firm-helped-a-director-of-client-services-from-india-to-achieve-niw-and-o1a-petition-approvals-consecutively/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:59:25 +0000 https://www.wegreened.com/blog/?p=18235  

Client’s Testimonial:

“Very happy to work with you! Thank you!”


On April 22nd, 2021 and June 22nd, 2021, we received another EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) and O1-A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) approvals for a Director of Client Services in the Field of Food Science (Approval Notice).


General Field: Food Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Director of Client Services

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois

Approval Notice Date: April 22nd, 2021 (NIW) and June 22nd, 2021 (O1A)

Processing Time: 7 months (NIW), and 14 days (O1A) (Premium Processing Requested)


Case Summary:

When our client, a director of client services from India contacted us to help her file an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition to represent her case, we began analyzing her credentials and discerned that she held a Ph.D. in food science and many years of substantial experience researching the same field. We were certain of her noteworthy knowledge in the field and that she deserved the national interest waiver. To lead her to the NIW success, we needed to build a powerful case on her behalf. Gladly, she received her NIW approval exactly 7 months and 2 days after we filed the petition.

After the NIW success, our client retained the services of North America Immigration Law Group for another petition filing under the O1A (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) visa category. With over 17,000 approved cases, we have unprecedented insight in articulating more than one petition for our clients. It is not surprising to file more than one petition as petitioners do so to get closer to green card success. In this case, we were sure of her O1A success, thus, we advised her to send the required details for the O1A case preparation. Once we compiled all the relevant information, we customized her I-129 O1A petition and detailed the following in her petition presentation:

1) We reviewed her research focusing on analyzing consumer behaviors and responses to develop advanced consumer behavior prediction techniques, and how it addresses some of our nation’s most pressing issues in understanding product development and innovation in the food industry. This work has had an enormous impact on the United States food industry and the agricultural sector; thus, her work has been majorly significant and of the utmost importance due to the advanced information, it provides for other experts in the field.

2) We also noted her significant publication framework, the 13 peer-reviewed journal articles which altogether garnered 240 citations from prestigious national and international institutions, signifying that her work has a great influence on other scholars in the field of food science. Additionally, we recorded that she has already conducted 18 reviews for the most distinguishing journals, and only because of her extraordinary expertise in the field, she has been regularly invited to conduct peer reviews.

3) We highlighted how she has been offered employment in a notable organization where she seeks to continue her employment in the field of food science. Moreover, we added four written advisory opinions to support her case further. Our client obtained these letters from other leading researchers from top universities and research groups from the United States and abroad confirming her as a researcher of extraordinary ability in her specialized field.

“The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation promotes food labeling as a useful tool for protecting consumer health through food safety and nutrition… [Client] is an individual who conducts cutting-edge research in the food science field on predicting and understanding how consumers interact with food labels. Her research is crucial to improving the overall quality and effectiveness of food labels, thereby providing tangible benefits to global food industries, particularly at a time when consumer reliance on food labels is constantly increasing.”

Therefore, we were able to convince USCIS that our client is a top-notch scholar in food science research and she must be fully supported as it is crucial that she be allowed to continue working in the United States. Thanks to the premium processing upgrade, our client received her O1A approval in just 14 days. We are truly happy to help our client attain both the petition approvals 2 months apart. We thank her for choosing us for her I-140 and I-129 application and allowing us to be part of this success story.


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