On September 12^th, 2019, we received another EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a an Assistant Professor in the Field of Psychology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Psychology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania

Approval Notice Date: September 12^th, 2019

Processing Time: 3 Days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A prominent assistant professor from India clinched EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition approval just 3 days after North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) filed it on her behalf. The reason for such rapid adjudication is due to Premium Processing (PP), a service offered by the USCIS that allows petitioners to have action taken on their cases within 15 calendar days.

To qualify for EB-1B, an I-140 subcategory of priority workers, we essentially had to demonstrate that our client had achieved international recognition as being an outstanding professor in the field of psychology. We also had to prove that she had more than 3 years of research experience along with ongoing employment from her American employer—a well-known university who is willing to petition her case. Once we received confirmation from our client and her employer, our team went on to build a strong case to prove that she has reached the top of the field and her investigations are essential to the country.

Our client’s research has focused on cultural psychology and on how immigration and social attitudes are shaped via selective engagement with historical narratives. She has developed a state-of-the-art model for cultural and social psychology research, which provides valuable insights to experts and policymakers regarding the formation of identities and the cultivation of good relationships between different groups. In the petition letter our team drafted, we detailed her PhD in social psychology, 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 conference article. Leaving no stone unturned, we also listed the 73 citations gathered from her work and the 50 times she assessed the work of her peers for a handful of highly acclaimed journals. We left no room for doubt that our client deserved to have her EB-1B petition approved.

To further strengthen the case, we urged our client to gather recommendation letters from several of her peers. We needed other experts in the field to confirm the value of our client’s research not just to psychology researchers in the US, but also to those based around the world. To our delight, our client returned with six signed letters, and according to one of them, “[Client]’s research on this topic provides crucial benefits for the international social psychology research community. Accordingly, her work has been widely implemented. (…) These citations underscore the influential nature of [Client]’s research on this subject.”

The approval of this EB-1B petition is yet another example of our firm’s excellent record of helping our clients get closer to US permanent residency. We look forward to helping her obtain a green card, and we guarantee our continued support the rest of the way.

On August 20^th, 2019, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Software Developer in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computational Fluid Dynamics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Software Developer

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: one of TSC states

Approval Notice Date: August 20^th, 2019

Processing Time: 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

With a doctorate in mechanical engineering and ample experience working in the same field, a software developer from China checked all the boxes when it comes to qualifying for EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability). Thanks to Premium Processing (PP), our client only had to wait 8 days to receive notification of his EB-1A petition approval. Premium Processing (PP) is an add-on option that allows petitioners to have action taken on their cases within 15 days. All they have to do is pay the USCIS an additional $1,410 and submit Form I-907. With the customized letters we drafted, our team successfully proved to the adjudicating authorities that our client’s work is of national importance, and his continued presence could benefit the United States and accelerate progress in the field of computational fluid dynamics on an international scale.

Our client has made significant contribution to the field of computational fluid dynamics, including developing highly accurate simulation software for multiphase flow and statistical models for multiphase flow. His work has achieved an enormous impact on the engineering field, the oil and gas industry, product design, and various manufacturing and industrial sectors among others.

The enhancement of the modeling and simulation techniques and technologies resulted from his findings was utilized by a wide range of engineering and industrial processes. This can be confirmed by his 7 published peer-reviewed scientific articles which have been cited 203 times in other peer-reviewed journal articles and the 22 instances of peer review work that our client had performed for multiple high impact scientific periodicals. In fact, these citations came from researchers both in the United States and from around the world, indicating that his work has indeed been utilized in a myriad of ways by leading researchers around the world. The implementation of his research substantiates that his work is influencing and guiding cutting-edge research inquiries within the field.

To bolster his EB-1A petition, our client managed to collect five letters of recommendation from other experts in the field. These letters attested to the significance of his work and as an example, this is what an eminent professor wrote in support of our client’s petition: “His work is evidently informative for researchers conducting original research such as myself while also contributing to foundational understanding of multiphase flow. Thus, his work measurably advances the objectives of the academic field”.

We thank our client for working with us on his I-140 EB-1A petition, and we wish him the best with the last step of the green card process: filing an I-485 application.

On January 23^rd, 2019, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Field of Cancer Biology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Cancer Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: January 23^rd, 2019

Processing Time: 3 months, 5 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

An Indian postdoctoral associate based in Texas obtained her EB-1A approval in 3 months and 5 days. Our client requested PP (Premium Processing Service) for her I-140 petition, but received an RFE (Request for Further Evidence) less than a month after case filing. As part of our services, North America Immigration Law Group (Wegreened.com) promptly took action and put together a strong response which answered all the challenges raised by the immigration officer. Ths USCIS subsequently approved our client’s EB-1A petition, bringing her one step closer to a green card.

In preparing our client’s EB-1A petition, we focused on the argument that retaining her in the United States significantly benefits the nation. We backed up our claims by presenting ample supporting documentations that showcased her extraordinary ability in the field of cancer biology.

At the time we filed her case, our client has published 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 book chapter. Her specialized research has focused on advancing the knowledge of cancer and other medical conditions with the objective of promoting new therapeutic developments; in fact, her research in the field of cancer biology has garnered substantial attention from researchers across the globe, and has contributed to the foundation of further studies throughout the scientific community. This confirmed her impact on an international scale by the 132 citations her work accumulated from leading researchers worldwide. Furthermore, her contributions to the field were apparent in the 2 reviews she conducted for highly esteemed journals.

We discussed several of our client’s research projects in detail and strengthened our case by incorporating recommendation letters signed by other prominent experts. According to one of them: “it is evident through the recognition and value of [client]’s research that she has quickly distinguished herself as one of the foremost authorities in the cancer biology field. Her record of achievement clearly justifies a future of similar success, guaranteeing that she will continue to provide the US medical community with such high quality and significant research for many years to come”.

With over 12,000 I-140 approvals, our firm is undoubtedly well-versed with the ins and outs of helping clients with their green card goals. We are extremely pleased that our hard work paid off, and we wish her the very best as our client continues to advance her field of endeavor here in the US.

On July 23^rd, 2019, we received another EB1-B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Senior Chemist in the Field of Polymer Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Polymer Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Chemist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: July 23^rd, 2019

Processing Time: 8 months, 18 days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (Wegreened.com) helped a senior chemist from China to join the ranks of successful EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petitioners who want to further their careers in the United States. As EB-1B is an employer-sponsored visa category, we made sure that our client’s employer, a biotechnological firm based in New York, was fully on-board and that they were willing to provide us with the relevant documents needed to build and file the petition.

Once everything was in order, our legal team and support staff worked diligently to prepare a strong EB-1B case for our client. Part of our services included helping him narrow down a list of recommenders. We made sure that the shortlisted recommenders were experts in the field of polymer chemistry and that they were familiar with our client’s research work. To our delight, our client returned with 5 signed letters, one of which contained this statement: “Given the United States’ status as a global hub of high-level manufacturing, particularly of pharmaceutical and medical products, [Client]’s discoveries are valuable to the United States economy at multiple levels. The deployment of polymeric biomaterials in an array of biomedical applications means that [Client]s discovery also holds extraordinary value to medicine and public health in the United States”.

Alongside these recommendation letters were details on our client’s work, which mainly focuses on the design and development of new types of polymeric biomaterials for a variety of biomedical applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering and medical diagnostics in the field of medical and pharmaceutical research.

Additionally, our client’s EB-1B petition observed his record of authorship (11 peer-reviewed journal articles) and the citation metrics (352 citations at the time of filing) which underscores his value as a leader in his discipline. When we filed his petition, his achievements also included the 18 times he had assessed the work of his peers. The evidence clearly and objectively demonstrates the international influence of our client’s work, as well as the widespread actual implementation of his findings.

Although our client had a strong case, the USCIS issued an RFE to which we responded promptly and successfully dealt with all the hesitations regarding our client’s qualifications and credentials. Our years of experience in handling employment-based immigration petitions have enabled us to deliver the most quality and professional service to our clients. We are happy to list his case among our 15,000 success stories, and we wish him the very best as he continues to advance the field of polymer chemistry in the US.

On July 22^nd, 2019, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Associate in the field of Chemical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Chemical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Associate

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Tennessee

Approval Notice Date: July 22^nd, 2019

Processing Time: 12 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A Postdoctoral Associate from China hired North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to file an EB-1A (Aliens of Extraordinary Ability) petition on his behalf. With a PhD in chemical engineering, our client boasts extensive experience in the study of advanced electrochemical energy storage systems. His specialized research on interfacial phenomena of lithium-ion batteries and the development of functional solid polymer electrolytes contributes to the improvement of performance and safety of energy storage units. Our client’s EB-1A was approved in only 12 days thanks to the combination of Premium Processing (PP), our client’s strong qualification, and our team’s meticulous case preparation efforts.

Through fundamental and applied research, our client enables the development and application of solutions for clean energy and global security; in fact, the importance of his findings influences not only the engineering field but the environmental, agricultural, and biomedical field. These contributions have proven to be highly advantageous to his peers. In evidence of this, we noted the 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 patent he has published, and the 247 citations he has received, offering proof of the significance of his work across the field, and that others in the field have come to rely heavily on his research works. In addition, our client has also conducted 17 reviews for multiple highly distinguished journals. This frequent participation in the editorial processes of numerous academic journals also indicated his established position as a leading expert in chemical engineering.

Alongside the aforementioned information were letters of recommendation. To support our argument that our client is one of a small handful of experts who have risen to the top of the field, we included 6 letters signed by other chemical engineering experts and incorporated them into his petition. These letters, such as the one mentioned below, made some very cogent testimonials regarding his various achievements and ways in which they benefit the country: “Few scientists working in this field approach the level of accomplishment achieved by [Client], and so I am confident in asserting that he is performing at the top of his field”.

We congratulate our client for coming this far in the green card journey, and we thank him for choosing to work with us.

On July 15^th, 2019, we received another EB1-B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for a Senior Scientist in the Field of Chemical Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Chemical Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: July 15^th, 2019

Processing Time: 7 Days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A senior scientist from India hired North America Immigration Law Group
(WeGreened.com) to build a customized EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition for him. Thanks to Premium Processing (PP), it took USCIS merely 7 days to adjudicate our client’s petition. Not only did our client hold strong credentials, he also had full support from his employer to serve as the case petitioner.

Our client’s specialized research has focused on computational modeling, which includes modeling polymer photovoltaics, understanding and predicting self-assembly in complex block copolymers, modeling semicrystalline polymers for high-strength materials, studying the nucleation and crystallization of small particles for pharmaceutical applications, and making contributions to dynamic modeling and optimization of chemical and industrial processes. His findings have made substantial impact on the field of chemical engineering as well as the chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy industries in the United States and worldwide.

At the time when his case was filed, our client has conducted 20 peer reviews for multiple highly distinguished journals; therefore exemplifies the degree to which he has established himself as a leader within the scientific community. In addition, his work has resulted in 11 peer-reviewed scientific articles which have accumulated 383 citations. In fact, these citations come from leading researchers from top universities and research groups from the United States and abroad, confirming the innovation his work has brought to the field, as well as demonstrating that his expertise and findings have been widely relied on by top researchers all over the world.

The following quote was made by a prominent professor, whose letter and the 5 others included in our client’s petition laid a solid foundation for him to secure EB-1B approval: “[Client]’s unique breadth of expertise has allowed for advanced combinations of techniques and tools that improve a wide array of processes for chemical and energy companies, improve the safety of their operations, and reduce their adverse impact on the environment. The technologies he has worked on in this context have been patented and are already used by major companies, including (…) and practically every major oil & gas and chemical company in the world, demonstrating the highly practical value of [Client]’s research”.

As a result of months of hard work and the engagement from our client, we filed a customized EB-1B petition on behalf of our client, and we are glad that his case was approved in just 7 days. With almost 15,000 approved I-140 cases in the bag, our firm is pleased to have helped yet another client get closer to obtaining a green card.

On July 29^th, 2019, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Researcher in the field of Structural Biology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Structural Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Researcher

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Illinois

Approval Notice Date: July 29^th, 2019

Processing Time: 9 months

Case Summary:

Our client, a researcher from India, is an extraordinary researcher who has dedicated to advances in structural biology. He approached North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) when he decided that he wanted to become a US permanent resident. His strong credentials have been recognized in the field through his impressive background, implementation by others and strong record of achievements, and our team worked diligently to collect supporting documentary evidence of his work to prove his achievements on structural biology. His research and applications help to better understand fatal diseases in order to develop novel drug targets, which has made a substantial impact on public health and pharmaceutical industries.

When putting together his EB-1A petition, our goal was to highlight our client’s strengths and emphasize the importance of his work. We have included his experience of serving as a peer reviewer for esteemed scientific journals, and his noteworthy citation record. His frequent peer review experience speaks to the respect that our client’s peers have for his knowledge and judgment. At the time we filed his case, these numbers amounted to 21 peer reviews and 153 citations. Moreover, we listed 12 peer-reviewed scientific articles authored by our client.

There were 6 recommendation letters included into our client’s personalized EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition, which succinctly explained why our client’s continuous stay in the United States is in the best interest of the country. As part of our comprehensive services, we helped our client select recommenders to strengthen his case. Our goal was to ensure that the USCIS was presented with objective evidence proving that our client is an asset to the country.

Despite our best efforts, the USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) after we filed the EB-1A petition. Our team efficiently put together a strong response to the RFE, which subsequently led to case approval. We congratulate our client on securing EB-1A approval, and we also thank him for choosing us to represent his case. We guarantee our continuous support and look forward to helping him to become a US permanent resident.

On July 12^th, 2019, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Scientist in the field of Cancer Biology & Therapy (Approval Notice).

General Field: Cancer Biology & Therapy

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Florida

Approval Notice Date: July 12^th, 2019

Processing Time: 3 months, 23 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

An Indian Research Scientist based in Florida obtained his EB-1A approval in 3 months and 23 days. Our client requested PP (Premium Processing Service) for his I-140 petition, but received an RFE (Request for Further Evidence) in less than 2 weeks after case filing. As part of our services, North America Immigration Law Group (Wegreened.com) promptly took action and put together a strong response which answered all the challenges raised by the immigration officer. The USCIS subsequently approved our client’s EB-1A petition, bringing him one step closer to a green card.

In preparing our client’s EB-1A petition, we focused on the argument that retaining him in the United States significantly benefits the nation. We backed up our claims by presenting ample supporting documentation that showcased his extraordinary ability in the field of cancer biology & therapy.

Our client’s specialized research has focused on the biology and treatment of bladder cancers with the objective to further understand how bladder cancer cells survive chemotherapy and identifying ways to enhance conventional therapies. At the time we filed his case, our client has published 26 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 2 book chapters. In fact, his research in the field has garnered substantial attention from researchers across the globe, and has contributed to the foundation of further studies throughout the scientific community. This confirmed his impact on an international scale by the 512 citations his work accumulated from leading researchers worldwide. His contributions to the field were also apparent in the 35 peer reviews he conducted for multiple highly esteemed journals. In addition to having many of his studies published in some of the highest impact journals, the applications are effectively in a variety of areas such as oncology, immunology, biotechnology, and biochemistry as well.

In the petition letter, we also discussed our client’s current research projects in detail, including investigating patient samples and cancer cell-lines to study the connections between cancer stem cells, micro-RNAs, genomic rearrangements, designing new therapies that target cancer stem cells and analyzing the mechanisms through which these treatments induce cell death.

We have also strengthened our case by incorporating recommendation letters signed by other prominent experts. According to one of them: “Anti-cancer stem cell therapy is at the center of current advancements in the field of cancer biology and therapeutics. …[Client] and other scientists in the U.S. have produced critical findings about cancer stem cell survival after therapy and have identified a number of pre-clinical therapeutic candidates. This is vital to improving public health in the country, as it enables the development of novel therapeutics to prevent cancer recurrence. As such, any restriction of [Client]’s work puts the lives of Americans suffering from cancer in greater jeopardy, thereby substantiating the continuation of his research career in the country”.

With close to 15,000 I-140 approvals, our firm is undoubtedly well-versed with the ins and outs of helping clients with their green card goals. We are extremely pleased that our hard work paid off, and we wish him the very best as he continues to advance in his field of endeavors in the US.

On July 3^rd, 2019, we received another EB1-B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Molecular Biology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Molecular Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: July 3^rd, 2019

Processing Time: 7 Days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

An Indian assistant professor in the field of molecular biology hired North American Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) to help him file an EB-1B (Outstanding Professors and Researchers) petition. As EB-1B is an employer-sponsored I-140 category, we had to make sure that our client’s employer, a university based in New York—was willing to serve as the case petitioner. Once we received their confirmation, we proceeded to collect an array of information pertaining to our client’s research. With our help, his EB-1B petition was approved in just 7 days thanks to Premium Processing (PP).

In summary, we looked at how his studies have provided significant breakthroughs in understanding the genetics and molecular mechanisms underlying phenomena like hypertension, sperm development and fertilization, and disease. From this, we were able to establish that our client’s studies benefit the United States by providing new applications such as finding microRNAs able to reduce blood pressure in human subjects and a study of what role certain protein molecules play in sperm-oocyte interactions, and upon this, we premised our main argument for his continued stay in the country.

While preparing our client’s EB-1B petition, we focused on showcasing his strengths and competitive position in the scientific community. In order to demonstrate the influence of his work, we highlighted his outstanding achievements, which includes 4 peer reviews he performed, 14 peer-reviewed scientific articles, at least 2 cited conference abstracts, and 1 book chapter he published which have accumulated 174 citations.

With our rigorous and effective legal strategies in preparing our client’s I-140 petition, we were able to include necessary evidence and 4 expert testimonies to show that our client has been internationally recognized as outstanding in the field and would greatly benefit the development for the United States at large. We are pleased that our hard work paid off and that our client is now one big step closer to his green card.

Qualifications of EB1-B

EB-1B is a subcategory of priority worker. To be qualified in this category, the petition must show international recognition as being outstanding in a specific academic area. The foreign national must have at least three years of experience in teaching or research in the academic area. In addition, while no labor certification is required, there must be an offer of ongoing employment from the sponsoring employer. For a college or university teacher or researcher, the job must be for a tenured or tenure-track position. To learn more about EB-1B, please visit: https://www.wegreened.com/EB1B-Outstanding-Professors-and-Researchers

On July 8^th, 2019, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Scientist in the field of Cellular and Molecular Biology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Cellular and Molecular Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Pennsylvania

Approval Notice Date: July 8^th, 2019

Processing Time: 11 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

A highly qualified research scientist from China hired North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) to build and file an EB-1A petition on his behalf. Our client has had substantial success in the field of cellular and molecular biology and is one of few leading experts specializing in elucidating the role of key mechanisms in malignant transformation.

With a success rate of over 15,000 approved I-140 cases, our team knew just what type of legal strategy to take after evaluating our client’s extensive credentials. In preparing our client’s EB1-A petition, we took into consideration USCIS adjudication trends at the time as well as our client’s background and myriads of achievements in the field of cellular and molecular biology. Specifically, his research focuses on the use of biomedical science to reveal the epigenetic mechanisms in the pathogenesis of pulmonary diseases such as lung cancer, pulmonary inflammation, and infection.

At the time of filing, he has published 27 peer-reviewed scientific articles and has collectively been cited 256 times. He has also assessed work of his peers for 30 times in multiple highly distinguished journals. His frequent peer review service affirms his position as a leading cellular and molecular biologist. Additionally, the 6 recommenders our client approached provided testimonial to demonstrate his respected status in the field. According to one of the recommenders: “Give the importance of his findings, it is obvious that [Client] possesses a unique expertise in the field of cellular and molecular biology. His research precisely illustrates the key role of epigenetic modification enzymes in the pathogenesis of lung injury. The continuation of his research is to the advantage of scientists, physicians, and patients all over the world”.

Thanks to Premium Processing (PP), we were able to help our client obtain EB1A petition approval in just 11 days. We congratulate him as he celebrates this win, and we wish him the best with his future endeavors.