Success Stories: Postdoctoral Scholar in the Field of Medicinal Chemistry in Minnesota Receives EB-1A Approval in 2 Months, 6 Days

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2014 in EB1 Green Card, Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Macromolecular Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering)

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On January 21, 2014, A Postdoctoral Scholar in the Field of Medicinal Chemistry Received EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval 2 Months, 6 Days After His Petition Was Filed (Approval Notice)

General Field: Medicinal Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Scholar

Country of Origin: India

Service Center: Nebraska Service Center (NSC)

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Minnesota

Approval Notice Date: January 21, 2014

Processing Time: 2 Months, 6 Days

Case Summary:

We at North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com represented a postdoctoral scholar in the field of medicinal chemistry. This client contributed towards the development of chitin synthase enzyme inhibitors as antifungal agents, as well as towards the development of patented lead molecules for anticancer drugs. In addition, he contributed towards the design of breast cancer drug delivery treatments via photodynamic therapy. His research resulted in 10 peer-reviewed articles and more than 6 worldwide patents, which had been cited 179 times when his petition was filed. Aside from the client’s research and publications, he had served as a peer reviewer for 12 journals throughout the field of Medicinal Chemistry. One independent recommender stated: “[Client’s] record is one of distinction, poised to ascend to the top level of expertise in precision anticancer drug development and cancer research more generally. As a professional researcher and academic, I find [Client’s] ambitions a step forward for the scientific and medical communities. As his record shows, [Client’s] discoveries and innovative patented inventions are important in showcasing his pioneering ability in the field . . . I believe [Client] has exhibited traits consistent with the important objectives aimed at obtaining the best and most widely available therapies to alleviate cancer suffering.” This EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition was approved in 2 months, 6 days.

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(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%