Success Stories: EB-1A Approved for a Senior Research Scientist in the Field of Materials Science
We Received EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval on March 12th, 2015 for a Senior Research Scientist in the Field of Materials Science (Approval Notice)
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Senior Research Scientist
Country of Origin: China
Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Michigan
Approval Notice Date: March 12th, 2015
Processing Time: 23 Days (7 days after Upgrading to Premium Processing)
In this case, the client that we had the pleasure of working with was a Senior Research Scientist from China in the field of Materials Science. His specialized research has focused on the use of atom probe tomography in the study and development of materials. His work had resulted in 14 peer-reviewed scientific articles and several presentations at national and international conferences. At the time that his case was filed, his publications had been cited at least 179 times by researchers around the world, serving as apparent and objective evidence of his major influence and impact on the field of endeavor, in addition to his sustained international acclaim. He had also reviewed 24 manuscripts for at least 7 distinctive, internationally-circulated journals. His superior level of expertise was confirmed in the following quote from an independent recommender, “It is important to recognize that the work being carried out by [client] will have lasting impacts on materials science and engineering, particularly with respect to advanced characterization of materials. The insights provided by scientists such as [client] are what allow us to make transformational leaps forward in our respective fields and technological advancements, such as the development of new materials for the automotive or aerospace industries and their manufacture. The value of [client]’s work cannot be understated, and I feel confident in providing this earnest recommendation in support of his continued work in the United States.” 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 Materials Science, 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 just 23 days.