Success Story: EB1-A Approval for a Research Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry

Posted by wegreened on March 22, 2013 in EB1 Green Card, Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Macromolecular Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering)

On March 19th, 2013, we received another EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Research Assistant Professor in the field of Medicinal Chemistry. Approval Notice)

General Field: Medicinal Chemistry Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Assistant Professor National Origin: China Service Center: Texas Processing Time: approved 11 days after upgrading to premium processing State Residing at the Time of Filing: FL (Florida)

Case Summary:

For EB1-A cases we at Chen Immigration work with our clients to demonstrate that they meet at least three of the regulatory criteria set by the USCIS and that they have a level of expertise indicating that they are “one of that small percentage who have risen to the very top of their field of endeavor” and have sustained national or international acclaim and that their achievements have been recognized in the field of their expertise. In this case we proved that our client surpassed these desired qualifications by highlighting this client’s exceptional research and by compiling strong Independent Advisory Opinions.

As in many of our EB1-A cases we at Chen Immigration Law and Associates begin our petitions by highlighting the outstanding nature of our client’s educational and research backgrounds. This supports the first criterion set by the USCIS that our client has contributed significant work in their field of study. In this case we did this by illustrating our client’s extensive research background whereby our client had been associated with over 300 citations. Also we highlighted upon this client’s expertise by showcasing their multiple invitations to participate as a judge in the works of other scientists for many leading internationally-circulated journals.

Even when a researcher has obtained a high amount of citation letters, we at Chen Immigration Law and Associates maintain the belief that a petition should still be aided with the highest of quality of Independent Advisory Opinions. As in all of our EB1-A cases we draft letters that are from professors and researchers who have not worked with the client, but rather are familiar with their work through their publications and international reputation. We then use the content of these letters to support our petition’s material regarding the client’s major contributions and benefit to the United States.

Using this proven strategy, while correctly articulating the importance surrounding this client’s valued work, we at Chen Immigration Law Associates were able to secure approval for this petition on March 19th, 2013.

With this in consideration, it is important to emphasize that the processes and expertise practiced by Chen Immigration Law Associates. Not only do we develop the best possible strategies for each case, but we execute these strategies with the utmost effectiveness!

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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).

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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.

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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%