Success Stories: From Brain Science to Breakthrough: EB1A Approval Secured for Neuroscience Expert

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“Very grateful to WeGreened, Chen Immigration Law Group. They went through each step and all information meticulously, were very responsive to all my questions, and gave professional comments and suggestions to resolve all my concerns.”

On August 14^th, 2025, we received another EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Associate Research Scientist in the Field of Neuroscience (Approval Notice).

General Field: Neuroscience

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Research Scientist

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: New York

Approval Notice Date: August 14^th, 2025

Processing Time: 14 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We’re excited to share the success of the EB1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) petition for a highly motivated associate research scientist originally from China, currently working in the cutting-edge field of neuroscience. With NAILG’s guidance, the client’s petition was approved within two weeks through premium processing, underscoring the strength of his profile and our targeted strategy.

The client’s work centers on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. His contributions have expanded the understanding of how gene regulation and brain architecture are altered in these conditions, which has implications for advancing diagnostic approaches and targeted therapies. Our petition highlighted how these research efforts play a crucial role in addressing urgent national healthcare challenges, especially in neurological and psychiatric disease management.

To support this petition, we provided clear evidence of sustained contributions in the field:

10 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored and co-first-authored), 1 first-authored abstract, and 1 first-authored preprint,
409 citations of his work,
Conducted at least 38 reviews

Further, the client has participated in grant-funded research supported by multiple national funding bodies. His consistent productivity and participation in federally-backed studies demonstrated not just scholarly influence, but also alignment with national research priorities.

One of the compelling pieces in our petition was a strong independent recommendation letter stating,

“The [client] has contributed essential discoveries regarding the transcriptional regulation of synaptic genes, which have deepened our understanding of the etiology of neurodevelopmental disorders. His work is essential for tackling mental health burdens that affect millions in the United States.”

To demonstrate extraordinary ability, our legal team outlined the client’s original contributions of major significance, his authorship of influential articles in the field, and his critical role as a reviewer of others’ scholarly work. These EB1A criteria were carefully matched to the client’s profile, bolstered by well-documented evidence and letters from respected peers in the neuroscience community.

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