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

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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.

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On October 9^th, 2020, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for an Environmental Ecologist in the Field of Environmental Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Environmental Science

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Environmental Ecologist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: October 9^th, 2020

Processing Time: 7 days (Premium Processing requested)

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On March 2^nd, 2017, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for an Assistant Research Professor in the Field of Viral Immunology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Viral Vaccines and Immunology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Research Professor

Country of Origin: India

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Louisiana

Approval Notice Date: March 2^nd, 2017

Processing Time: 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Just 13 days after North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) filed an EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition on behalf of a client from India, we received an approval notice from the USCIS. Our client’s position as an assistant research professor has allowed him to focus his research on developing vaccines for viral infections, particularly for HIV/AIDS, with applications towards developing new vaccines, lowering death rates, and reducing medical costs.

Before we took him on as a client, we examined his credentials to confirm that we could build a strong EB-1B case for him. Furthermore, as EB-1B is an employer-sponsored I-140 category, we made sure that our client had his employer’s full support before proceeding. After we determined him to be a suitable candidate for EB1B, we proceeded to detail his various research achievements which included the following:

• His consistent publication record of 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles, one patent, and two editor’s notes: the relevance of these publications can be judged from the 37 citations that they have amassed.
• We also proved his active participation in the field of viral immunology by highlighting the 30 peer reviews that he has conducted over the years.
• We included several recommendation letters signed by other experts in the field. They supported the approval of our client’s EB1B petition by noting the importance of his studies on the development of one of the most effective HIV vaccines—currently under clinical trials in the US. According to one of our client’s recommenders: “The health of innumerable patients hinges on his favorable research outcomes arid as I have seen that he has completed highly successful studies in the past he is capable of achieving this in the future too.”

In the end, NAILG provided sufficient evidence proving that our client’s research addresses some of the United States’ most pressing issues in understanding matters concerning public health. We congratulate our client for securing EB-1B petition approval, and we thank him for working with us.

On September 6^th, 2016, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Research Technician in the Field of Neuroscience (Approval Notice).

General Field: Neuroscience

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Technician

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: September 6^th, 2016

Processing Time: 8 Days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A gifted research technician from China approached North America Immigration Law Group (Wegreened.com) to file an EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition on her behalf. As EB-1B is an employer-sponsored visa category, she had to garner the full support of her employer before hiring us. Once she got the green light, we gathered the relevant paperwork from her employer—a prestigious university—and proceeded to build a strong case for our client.

With an M.S. in Biology and an M.S. in Medical Genetics, our client is undoubtedly armed with the theoretical know-how to conduct impactful research in the field of neuroscience. Based on her research efforts on the molecular and neurobiological basis of neurological diseases, it is clear that her investigations progress the development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative and neurological disorders. We included elements of her research in her EB-1B petition packet and also documented their impressive results: the 39 times her work was cited, the 3 published articles to her name, and the 16 times she was invited to conduct peer reviews for scientific journals.

Furthermore, we incorporated recommendation letters into our client’s EB-1B petition dossier. These letters were contributed by other influential researchers in the field of neuroscience, one of whom stated that “… [Client] has brought a fresh perspective to her research that has allowed her to succeed in this highly competitive field. As this perspective sets [Client] apart from her peers, it would nearly impossible to find another to take her place.”

Thanks to Premium Processing (PP), our client only waited 8 days for the USCIS to take action on her case. We are glad that our meticulous presentation of our client’s solid credentials lent a hand in case approval. Our client is now one giant step closer to green card success, and we wish her the best as she adjusts her status for permanent residence by filing an I-485 application.

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On August 22^nd, 2016, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Scientist in the Field of Applied Semiconductor Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Applied Semiconductor Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist

Country of Origin: China

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois

Approval Notice Date: August 22^nd, 2016

Processing Time: 7 months, 24 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) was hired by a prominent research scientist from China to file two I-140 petitions on his behalf: an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and an EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability). He chose to file the EB-2 NIW petition first and once it was approved, his EB-1A. Our client’s approved EB-1A petition allowed him to move forward with the final step of the green card process (filing an I-485 application) without waiting several years for his priority date to become current.

What role did our law firm play in the process?

As the attorney-on-record, we were tasked with a myriad of responsibilities. From building two strong cases for our client to communicating with the USCIS on all related matters, we did it all. When it came to the EB-1A petition packet, these are some of the key points that we chose to focus on:

1. We spared no expense when it came to detailing our client’s impressive portfolio of research projects. Thanks to the comprehensive research summary that he provided us, we learned that his investigations are focused on Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology, which is important for diversifying the functions of microchips, and integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing technology, which is critical to continue shrinking device size and improving performance for microchips. We demonstrated to the USCIS that our client’s findings improve American semiconductor technology, which is vital for advancements in information technology.
2. We needed to prove that our client’s work impacts not just the semiconductor industry in the US, but also the work of other applied semiconductor engineers around the world. Amongst other things, we noted his 4 publications, the 50 times his work was cited at the time of filing, and the 8 times he conducted peer reviews for 3 scientific journals.
3. To further fortify our client’s EB-1A petition, we incorporated recommendation letters which our client obtained from six other influential members working in the field. According to one of them (a well-known professor), without our client’s work, “… the United States can expect to see delays in future progress, as he is a significant contributor to this line of work. I am a strong proponent of [Client’s] research, and look forward to the work that he will complete in the coming months and years.

We congratulate our client for obtaining an EB-1A petition approval less than 8 months after the case was filed. On top of that, the USCIS did not issue a Request for Evidence (RFE), which would have lengthened the overall timeline. We wish our client the best with his continued research efforts and thank him for choosing our law firm to represent both his EB-1A and EB-2 NIW petitions.

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On April 29^th, 2016, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for an R&D Yield Enhancement Engineer in the Field of Micro-electronics Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Micro-electronics Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: R&D Yield Enhancement Engineer

Country of Origin: India

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Idaho

Approval Notice Date: April 29^th, 2016

Processing Time: 9 months, 30 days

Case Summary:

Nearly 10 months after we filed an EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition on behalf of an engineer from India, the USCIS took action on his case and granted their approval. As EB-1B is an employer-sponsored visa category, our client had to get his company’s full support before hiring North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to represent his case. Once we had gathered all the relevant paperwork from our client’s employer (a private tech company), we proceeded to put together a persuasive EB-1B petition dossier on his behalf.

Determining why our client is important to the nation:

Because we needed to prove that our client’s work is of value not just to his employer but to the United States as a whole, we incorporated an array of information that detailed his research projects and their outcome. For instance, we noted the 21 citations gathered from his 8 published scientific articles as well as the 2 times he assessed the work of his peers. Additionally, we relayed the importance of our client’s work on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and semiconductor technology to the USCIS in an efficient and effective manner. For one, we established that our client’s findings are applied in bio-medical screening, radiation leakage investigation, and military surveillance—three sectors whose progress is essential to the United States.

Presenting evidence to the USCIS:

Like any good legal case, we had to ensure that we had solid evidence to back up our argument. We did this by encouraging our client to ask other influential members of the micro-electronic engineering community for recommendation letters. We needed these professionals to verify that our client is conducting outstanding research and that he is an internationally recognized researcher. Our client promptly returned with six signed recommendation letters, one of which stated that “[Client] has already produced research that is valuable to the United States, as he has aided in educating future engineers from the elementary to graduate school level about micro and nano technology. His current work enables both industry and government to develop products important to global business as well as national security. Our client’s recommender went on to say that “I have already seen [Client] make solid advancements in micro-nanotechnology and contribute innovative ideas to the field of electrical engineering. I have zero hesitation in saying that he will continue to make these kinds of contributions to his field and to the larger national economy well into the future.”

Taking a step closer to permanent residence:

The USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) 8.5 months after our client’s EB-1B case was submitted. We efficiently put together a strong response to the RFE which ultimately convinced the USCIS that our client deserved to get one step closer to a green card. We join our client as he celebrates this milestone and we wish him the best as we await a positive decision on his I-485 application (which we filed on his behalf while his EB1B was pending approval). Once the USCIS approves his application, he will become an American permanent resident. In the meantime, we wish him well as he continues to progress the field of micro-electronics engineering.

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On March 15^th, 2016, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

Country of Origin: India

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Kansas

Approval Notice Date: March 15^th, 2016

Processing Time: 2 months, 28 days (Premium Processing Requested)

 

On March 11^th, 2016, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) 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: India

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina

Approval Notice Date: March 11^th, 2016

Processing Time: 14 months, 5 days

 

On February 17th, 2016, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for an R&D Scientist in the Field of Bioanalytical Chemistry (Approval Notice).

 

On February 5th, 2016, we received another EB-1B approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Agronomy (Approval Notice).