Success Story: EB-1A Approval for a Research Associate in the field of Cell Biology in Just 48 Days

Posted by wegreened on November 25, 2013 in EB1 Green Card, Biology (Pathology and Immunology, Human Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Animal, Plant, Microbiology, Genetics, Botany)

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On November 7th, 2013 we received another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval for a Research Associate in the field of Cell Biology (Approval Notice)

General Field: Cell Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate

National Origin: China

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: North Carolina

Approval Notice Date: November 7, 2013

Processing Time: 1 month, 18 days

Case Summary:

The average processing time for I-140 cases is 4-6 months. But on many occasions, we have cases approved much faster than the average processing time. In this instance, the case was approved in only 48 days.

The client in this case was a Research Associate from China in the field of cell biology. Her work had primarily focused on achieving a biochemical understanding of the regulation and deregulation of cellular pathways associated with apoptosis, or programmed cell death. Her work had resulted in at least six peer-reviewed scientific articles and numerous national and international conference presentations. At the time that her case was filed, her publications had accumulated at least 177 citations, clearly demonstrating that she had influenced her field and garnered international acclaim. In addition, she had conducted 11 paper reviews for 9 journals related to the field of cell biology. Of her accomplishments, one of her independent recommenders remarked, “[She] is a revolutionary force in my chosen area of research. Very few scientists have the technical skills and training necessary to complete such complex research, and [she] has demonstrated several times with her ability to produce top-notch work. In addition, she has the creativity and innovative spirit that are requisite in order to develop new experimental models and present treatment options.” It was our goal to prove that our client qualified for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability given that she sought to remain in the United States to continue work in the area of cell biology, and that her continued research would substantially and prospectively benefit the United States. With the proof and documentation that we provided, her case was approved in just 1 ½ months.

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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%