Success Stories: Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in Iran Receives EB-1A Approval in 1 Month, 18 Days

Posted by wegreened on January 17, 2014 in EB1 Green Card, Materials Engineering (Textile Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Science)

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On January 9, 2014, a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in Iran Received EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) Approval (Approval Notice)

General Field: Materials Science and Engineering

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Professor

Country of Origin: Iran

Service Center: Texas Service Center (TSC)

Residence at the Time of Filing: Iran

Approval Notice Date: 1/9/2014

Processing Time: 1 Month, 18 Days

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group – WeGreened.com had the opportunity to work with a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering who lived in Iran at the time of filing his case. This particular client focused on the synthesis of nano powders and coatings, titanium layers, refractories, and other materials necessary for manufacturing. The work conducted by this client also relates to the advancement of environmental preservation and energy conservation. His work had resulted in at least 8 conference presentations, 42 conference publications, 2 patents, 2 books, 56 Farsi-written articles, and 104 English-written articles. His publications have influenced researchers within his field, as clearly demonstrated by the 789 citations to his work at the time of filing. In addition to teaching, researching, and publishing, this particular client also acts as a peer reviewer for 13 journals. We submitted evidence of his contributions, along with letters of recommendation from experts in his field. One of these recommenders explained: “[Client] has displayed incredible intelligence and motivation in scientific research, which has allowed him to accomplish the characterization of microstructure and electrical properties of specially synthesized high temperature ceramic compounds with variety including refractories and ultra high temperature application. These achievements have been acknowledged globally, resulting in numerous requests for related reviews and methodological articles.” This case received EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval in 1 month, 18 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%