Success Story: EB1A Victory After RFE! How We Helped a Pakistan-Based Assistant Professor Triumph with Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on September 8, 2025 in EB1 Green Card, General Medicine (Public Health, Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines, Virology, Epidemiology, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry)

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am extremely grateful to North America Immigration Law Group for their exceptional guidance and support throughout my EB1 application process. Their expertise and attention to detail made all the difference in securing my approval. They crafted an expert and technical response to the RFE, which resulted in approval. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and professional immigration assistance.”

On July 5^th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Pediatric Medicine (Approval Notice).

General Field: Pediatric Medicine

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: Pakistan

State of Residence at the time of filing: Oklahoma

Approval Notice Date: July 5^th, 2025

Processing Time: 3 months, 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is pleased to announce the approval of an I-140 EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition for our client, a physician specializing in pediatric medicine. With a strong record of contribution to pediatric metabolic and respiratory disease management, our client’s petition was approved following a Request for Evidence (RFE) under direct premium processing, reflecting both the rigor of the case and the outstanding merit of the evidence presented. Our team carefully assembled and submitted the petition, ultimately securing approval in just over three months.

Client's Expertise and Research Focus

Our client, who holds an M.B.B.S., has emerged as a recognized expert in pediatric medicine, with a particular focus on metabolic and respiratory disease management. Among his most distinguished achievements is his investigation into adipose tissue insulin resistance (adipose-IR) in children across a range of weights and glucose tolerance statuses. Through his continued research, the client has advanced non-invasive strategies for early detection and management of type 2 diabetes and related conditions in pediatric populations, as well as provided critical insights into public health policies during respiratory disease outbreaks.

Currently appointed as an assistant professor, our client is actively contributing to research and teaching in pediatric critical care, concentrating on innovations in metabolic and respiratory illness prevention and treatment.

Demonstrated Significance in the Field

To demonstrate the client’s extraordinary ability, we documented his compliance with three EB1A regulatory criteria:

Judging the work of others: The client has completed over 30 peer reviews for leading medical journals and conferences in pediatric and respiratory medicine. He also serves as an associate editor for a reputable scientific journal, highlighting the high level of trust placed in his expertise.
Scholarly authorship: He has authored 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 5scientific abstracts, with his most cited paper appearing in a top-ranked diabetes journal, placing it among the top 10% of most cited clinical medicine articles for its publication year.

The petition included evidence that his publications have received a total of 144 citations, and his work has been cited in over 30 countries. His influence on clinical pediatric practices and metabolic diagnostics is extensive and well-recognized by independent experts globally.

Endorsements from Leading Experts

NAILG also submitted four compelling letters of recommendation from leading experts in pediatric medicine and related fields. These letters supported the petition by confirming the national and international impact of our client’s contributions. One recommender noted:

“Considering the advantages of his research, it is imperative that it remains within the nation and has full support.”

Overcoming RFE and Achieving Approval

Although the petition faced an RFE, NAILG quickly and effectively addressed all USCIS concerns by furnishing additional documentary evidence and expert clarifications. The case was ultimately approved under direct premium processing, with a total turnaround from filing to approval of just over three months.

We are proud to have supported this remarkable individual through his EB1A petition process. His ongoing research in pediatric medicine promises to improve child health outcomes, refine clinical diagnostics, and inform healthcare policy in the United States. At NAILG, we remain committed to advocating for outstanding researchers whose work significantly benefits the nation.

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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.

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.

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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%