Success Stories: EB-1A Approval in Just 11 Days for a Chinese Research Scientist in the field of Cellular and Molecular Biology in the State of Pennsylvania

Posted by wegreened on July 19, 2019 in Biology (Pathology and Immunology, Human Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Animal, Plant, Microbiology, Genetics, Botany)

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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.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

Our Sixty-four Thousand I-140 Approvals Provide Unprecedented Insight into the USCIS Adjudication Trend

With nearly 64,000 EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases approved, we have first hand information on the manner in which the USCIS adjudicate I-140 cases. As the USCIS has constantly changed its adjudication standards for the EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 NIW categories, our firm's huge database of successful cases gives you unprecedented insight to USCIS adjudication trends. We carefully analyze the data for all of our cases and apply the results of our analyses toward giving our clients up-to-date advice and adapting our strategies such that we remain on par with the ever-shifting landscape of immigration law in the U.S. With us, you will always have access to important updates, strategies, and information so that you can make the most informed decisions about your case.

We Have Helped Tens of Thousands of Clients with Credentials and Backgrounds Similar to Yours

With our exceedingly large number of successful petitions, no matter what credentials you have, no matter your background and field of expertise, no matter your visa status or nationality, chances are we have helped hundreds or even thousands of clients just like you. Our clients are usually impressed with how well we understand their research and work. Our insight and understanding stems from the fact that we have handled many cases with elements similar to yours already, and this helps us devise the best strategies for each individual petition.

Vast Majority of Clients Came to Us Because of Referrals

For years, our firm has attracted new clients based solely on word of mouth, recommendations, and the positive collaboration experiences shared with them by their friends and family. We take pride in our reputation and work hard to ensure that we provide a green card application experience that our clients are happy to share with their friends and colleagues. That is how our cumulative total of approved cases grew from 600 in 2013 to nearly 64,000 in 2025.

Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%