Success Stories: No RFE, 13-Day Approval: EB1A Granted to Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Chemistry

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“Every process was great for me. Many thanks for your kind support!”

On April 10^th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Computational Chemistry (Approval Notice).

General Field: Computational Chemistry

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow

Country of Origin: South Korea

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Texas

Approval Notice Date: April 10^th, 2025

Processing Time: 13 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

The North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is proud to share the successful EB1A approval for our client, an internationally recognized researcher whose work in computational chemistry is driving innovation in sustainable energy and electrocatalysis. With no Request for Evidence (RFE) issued, his EB1A petition was approved smoothly, a testament to the strength of his qualifications and the clarity of NAILG’s case strategy.

Our client’s research focuses on the development of new catalyst materials for electrocatalysis systems and advanced electrode materials for next-generation batteries. His investigations have led to critical innovations in zinc-air and lithium-oxygen battery technologies, key to enabling more efficient and reliable renewable energy storage. He has also explored novel bimetallic electrocatalysts for sustainable ammonia production, advancing eco-friendly solutions in both energy and industrial sectors.

A prolific contributor to the scientific community, our client has authored 62 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 first-authored conference abstracts, and 1 first-authored book chapter. His publications have received 3,086 citations, placing him among the top 2% of authors in his field. He has also conducted at least 16 reviews for journals, underscoring his ongoing leadership in advancing high-quality research. His work has been supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), reflecting global recognition of his scientific contributions.

One of the letters submitted in support of our client’s petition emphasized his influence and impact:

“Considering his achievements in computational chemistry techniques for producing sustainable methods of ammonia production and water splitting, along with the widespread recognition of his scientific publications, it is clear that [client] is an emerging leader in computational chemistry. His strong record also testifies to his exceptional capacity to handle pressing environmental challenges, highlighting the value of his ongoing research in the United States.”

By demonstrating how his research meets the EB1A standard – original contributions of major significance, sustained acclaim, and global impact – NAILG successfully secured his EB1A approval without delay. Our client is now poised to continue his pioneering work in the United States, where his innovations will contribute to building a cleaner, more energy-efficient future.

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