Success Story: EB-1A Approval for a Research Scientist in the field of Genetic Engineering

Posted by wegreened on November 22, 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 4th, 2013 we received another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval for a Research Scientist in the field of Genetic Engineering (Approval Notice)

General Field: Genetic Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Scientist

National Origin: China

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Ohio

Approval Notice Date: November 4, 2013

Processing Time: 5 months, 7 days

Case Summary:

The client in this case was a Research Scientist from China in the field of genetic engineering. His work had primarily focused on analyzing two classes of small non-coding RNAs: small interfering RNA (siRNA) and microRNA. His work had resulted in at least 6 peer-reviewed scientific articles. At the time that his case was filed, his publications had accumulated at least 109 citations, clearly demonstrating that he had influenced his field and garnered international acclaim. In addition, he had conducted 19 paper reviews for 9 journals related to the field of genetic engineering. Of his accomplishments, one of his independent recommenders remarked, “Not only has [his] research contributed to the understanding of mechanisms of gene silencing in plants, but it also suggests strategies for engineering improved virus resistance in genetic engineered crops. These strategies have the potential to be applied to the production disease-resistant food crops, thereby alleviating famine and hunger in farming-dependent regions of the world. The high profile study published in the [journal] in 2007 elevated [him] to the top of his field, and he is now an internationally-recognized plant pathologists.” It was our goal to prove that our client qualified for classification as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability given that he sought to remain in the United States to continue work in the area of genetic engineering, and that his continued research would substantially and prospectively benefit the United States. With the proof and documentation that we provided, his case was approved in 160 days.

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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%