Success Story: Despite RFE! We Helped a Pakistani Associate Professor Secure EB1A Approval with Premium Processing Service

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On September 18^th, 2025, we received another EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) approval for an Associate Professor in the Field of Energy and Environmental Economics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Energy and Environmental Economics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Associate Professor

Country of Origin: Pakistan

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Malaysia

Approval Notice Date: September 18th, 2025

Processing Time: 3 months, 7 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to announce the approval of an I-140 EB1A petition for our client, a distinguished researcher in the field of energy and environmental economics. With a Ph.D. in business administration, the Client has established themself as a leading authority on clean energy transition, climate policy and emissions, and environmental governance, producing scholarship that directly informs global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable development.

Advancing Energy and Environmental Economics

The Client’s proposed endeavor focuses on developing rigorous empirical frameworks to evaluate how governance quality, institutional structures, and technological innovation affect environmental outcomes. By examining clean energy adoption, CO2 mitigation strategies, and policy-driven sustainability, their research provides actionable insights that are crucial for shaping climate governance and energy transition strategies. This work addresses pressing national and global concerns, aligning with U.S. priorities on climate policy, decarbonization, and energy security.

Scholarly Record and Research Impact

The petition highlighted the Client’s impressive academic and professional record, including:

82 peer-reviewed journal articles (34 of them first-authored)
A record of 13,759 citations, placing them among the top 0.01% of most highly cited researchers in environmental planning
At least 23 peer reviews for leading international journals, further confirming their standing as a trusted expert capable of shaping the trajectory of the field

Their publication portfolio includes research in high-impact venues. These works have been widely adopted by peers worldwide, influencing scholarship in environmental policy, clean energy development, and climate risk assessment.

Recognition and Support

The strength of the petition was further reinforced by four letters of recommendation from internationally recognized experts in the field. These letters attested to the originality and influence of the Client’s work, its adoption in peer research across multiple continents, and its significance in advancing climate policy and sustainability studies.

“His work has advanced scientific literature and has also provided practical solutions to a global issue of institutional reform for climate policy success, making his contributions highly relevant to both the United States and the international scientific community.”

A Successful Outcome

USCIS agreed that the Client’s record met the standard of extraordinary ability, recognizing both the originality and the global impact of their contributions. The approval of this EB1A petition affirms the Client’s standing at the very top of their field and highlights the importance of their research in advancing sustainable energy policy and environmental governance.

At NAILG, we are proud to have assisted the Client in preparing a strong petition that highlighted their achievements and positioned their case for success. This outcome reflects both the Client’s extraordinary qualifications and our firm’s expertise in navigating the EB1A process. We look forward to seeing their future work continue to strengthen U.S. leadership in climate policy and clean energy innovation.

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